Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) cuts the risk of death from H5N1 avian influenza even when started a week after symptoms begin, international registry data show. Reuters Health Information
The 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine covers 80% of pre-vaccine invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) cases among children. How has the vaccine affected IPD incidence among children aged
The mechanism underlying the increased risk for Clostridium difficile infection with proton-pump inhibitors is still not understood, but the message about risks and benefits remains the same. Medscape Gastroenterology
The diagnosis of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) requires culture of all lumens of all catheters, researchers from Spain report online in the May 10th Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Continuous administration of a CXCR4 receptor antagonist improves survival of mice infected with West Nile virus, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine have found. Reuters Health Information
The pentavalent rotavirus vaccine RV5 prevents severe disease under field conditions as well as it did in clinical trials, registry data show. br / iReuters Health Information/i
