Medical Device Safety: More Active Surveillance Needed
The development of new device technologies points to the need for new strategies to monitor their continuing safety and efficacy.
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High Cardiac Troponin Levels Predict Mortality in CAP
Elevated cardiac troponin levels were highly predictive of both in-hospital and long-term mortality in patients admitted for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Investigational Malaria Vaccine Shows Durable Response to Multiple Strains
3 IV doses of PfSPZ vaccine conferred protection after immunization against different Pf strains of malaria than the one the vaccine came from.
Novel mRNA Zika Virus Vaccine Shows Rapid and Durable Protection
A new vaccine candidate uses an mRNA platform to deliver safe, low doses of a vaccine that offers high levels of sustained protection against Zika virus.
High Rate of Metronidazole Resistance Seen in C difficile Infection
Antibiotic resistance to therapies for Clostridium difficile infection are common, and their patterns should be considered in algorithms designed to select therapies.
FDA Issues Guidance on Medical Product Marketing Language
The FDA has released draft guidance documents for appropriate marketing communication on medical products and devices.
Achieving Optimal Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in HIV-Infected Infants
HIV-infected infants who have a good response to ART are likely to recapture missed developmental milestones compared with uninfected infants but are unlikely to achieve full recovery.
Telemedicine Improves Hepatitis C Treatment Rates in Rural Areas
Using telemedicine consults with specialists to support PCPs enhanced the treatment rates in hepatitis C in rural areas.
Screening Tools Ineffective in Diagnosing Chikungunya in the Elderly
Chikungunya outbreaks have been associated with higher mortality rates than originally thought, mostly in the elderly and individuals with underlying conditions.
LAIV Safe in Children With Underlying Medical Conditions
A CDC study found no significant differences in risks of hospitalization following vaccination with LAIV in children who had underlying illnesses compared to healthy children.
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