Most Recent Articles by Benjamin Patterson, MBBS
Dolutegravir Use During Pregnancy: What Are the Risks?
Oct 08, 2018Early evidence of a heightened risk for birth defects with dolutegravir is concerning but remains to be fully established.
How Often Should We Test for Hepatitis C in People Who Inject Drugs?
Sep 17, 2018A major challenge associated with hepatitis screening is the loss to follow-up that occurs in people who inject drugs.
Are the Safety Benefits of Tenofovir Alafenamide Overstated?
Aug 28, 2018A recent analysis finds that the purported safety benefits of TAF over TDF may be overstated.
A Pan-Tuberculosis Regimen: The Debate Continues
Aug 02, 2018Last month the South Africa National Tuberculosis Program decided to make oral bedaqualine available for all rifampin-resistant TB (RR-TB) in place of — the often more toxic — injectable drugs.
The Uncertain Association Between Abacavir and the Risk for Acute Myocardial Infarction
Jul 25, 2018A higher prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors may be partially responsible for the increased incidence of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV.
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Infectious Disease Advisor Articles
- High-Dose Influenza Vaccination May Benefit Transplant Recipients
- Prehospital Care Lessens Antibiotic Delay in Patients With Sepsis
- Prophylaxis With TMP-SMX Did Not Alter Risk for Non-UTI Infections
- Piperacillin-Tazobactam vs Meropenem for Resistant Bloodstream Infections
- First-Time HIV Testing Low Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis Before Dental Procedures May Be Unnecessary
- High-Dose Influenza Vaccination May Benefit Transplant Recipients
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatments
- Oral Ciprofloxacin Effective in Treatment for Bacteremia
- Need for Adequate Screening for Infants With HCV Infected Mothers During Pregnancy
- Supervised Injection Sites: Pros and Cons
- Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir Effective for Relapsing Hepatitis C Virus GT1
- Higher Loss to Follow-Up After ART Initiation Among Older Adolescents
- New Data Suggests Change in Daptomycin Breakpoint for Enterococcal Bacteremia
- More Socioeconomic Challenges for Hispanic Women With HIV
