Early-Life Stress Linked to Cytomegalovirus Infection in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Individuals with major depressive disorder who experienced childhood trauma were more likely to test positive for cytomegalovirus.
General Infectious Diseases
Similar Clinical Presentations Found in Prosthetic Joint Infection, CPPD After Joint Implantation
Researchers conducted a case series to examine the demographics, presentation, management, and outcomes in patients with post-implant calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease.
Risk Factors ID’d for Site Infection After Orthopedic Surgery in Seniors
Five risk factors are independently associated with surgical site infection among geriatric patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery.
Infection and Infarction: Cause and Effect?
Investigators sought to confirm long-standing hypotheses that acute infections can lead to myocardial infarction.
Diagnostic-Driven Approach to Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis Effective
Treatment for invasive aspergillosis using diagnostic-driven approach of voriconazole, galactomannan testing led to better outcomes than empiric therapy.
Washington State Declares Health Emergency as Measles Spreads
A statewide public health emergency was declared in Washington after a measles outbreak near Portland, Oregon, reached 31 cases on Friday.
Measles Outbreak Prompts Public Emergency in Washington State
23 measles cases confirmed and two more suspected cases under investigation.
FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications
Agency cannot accept new fees or applications until the shutdown is over.
Case Numbers of U.S. Children With Polio-Like Illness Hit Record High
There has been a record number of cases of a rare paralyzing illness among children in the United States this year.
Tap Water in Neti Pot Linked to Death From Brain-Eating Amoeba
The use of tap water in a nasal-flushing Neti pot likely led to a Seattle woman’s death from a Balamuthia mandrillaris brain infection.
