Researchers found data that showed in countries with low or middle incomes the burden of hepatitis C virus infection has increased the risk for cardiovascular disease.
The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.
The association of S aureus with food sensitization and allergy could influence interventions aimed at inducing and maintaining tolerance to food allergens in eczematous infants.
Neurologic manifestations associated with the Zika virus encompass a large group of clinical neurologic manifestations. Researchers found a modified Rankin scale score may help identify the risk for mechanical ventilation in certain patients with the virus.
A number of upward epidemiologic trends and associated risk factors for mortality seen in patients with diabetes.
In patients with community-onset pneumonia, the Drug-Resistance in Pneumonia (DRIP) score was better at guiding appropriate broad-spectrum antibiotic use compared with the Healthcare Associated Pneumonia (HCAP) criteria.
Based on the 2016 International Working Group (IWG) diagnostic criteria for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), outcomes are relatively similar between patients with IPF with pneumonia and patients with an acute IPF exacerbation.
The World Health Organization published a new policy brief detailing the current landscape of hepatitis C virus for people who inject drugs and people in prison. Worldwide, there is a need for a greater awareness about the hepatitis C virus, testing, and prevention in these populations.
Approaches to emergency department community-acquired pneumonia care can incorporate either guideline-based serial clinical assessment or procalcitonin-driven strategies.
Seborrheic dermatitis is more prevalent in men and older people and has an increased rate of dermatological comorbidity.
