Chronic Joint Pain May Persist for Years After Chikungunya Infection
This is the first study to describe persistent joint pain and stiffness many months after infection with the chikungunya virus.
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Hospital-Treated Infections Linked to Risk for Adolescent Eating Disorders
Infections that require hospitalization and treatment with anti-infective agents in childhood are associated with an increased risk for eating disorders in adolescent girls.
Limiting the Documentation of Patient Immigration Status in Medical Records
This commentary examines physician options for documenting immigration status considering ethical, legal, and historical circumstances when caring for stigmatized populations during changing political landscapes.
Infections, Antibiotics Associated With Subsequent Increased Risk for Mental Disorders in Youth
The risk for mental disorders increased after severe infections requiring hospitalizations in children.
Stethoscope Cleaning Standards May Not Eliminate Bacterial Contamination
In-hospital stethoscope cleaning practices may only be partially effective at eliminating bacterial DNA.
Aberrant Epstein-Barr Virus Response Associated With Schizophrenia
Investigators confirmed that people with schizophrenia have higher levels of antibodies to some but not all Epstein-Barr virus proteins, which indicates an aberrant response to Epstein-Barr virus infection that may be a factor in the immunopathology of schizophrenia and related disorders.
Is Mandatory Genetic Testing for Influenza Infection Variants Ethical?
Mandatory genetic testing may also constitute an undue threat to employee autonomy and privacy.
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