News & Perspective

Oct 04, 2013

Oct 04, 2013

News Scan for Oct 04, 2013

Norovirus vaccine tested
Promising antiviral compounds
MDR-TB treatment completion

Oct 03, 2013

Oct 03, 2013

Study: Antibiotic overuse still the rule for sore throat, bronchitis

The rate of needless antibiotic prescribing for the two conditions has stayed level for years.

Oct 01, 2013

Oct 01, 2013

Fed shutdown affects disease detection, food safety

Response to seasonal flu, H7N9, MERS, and other threats could be markedly diminished.

Jun 06, 2013

Jun 06, 2013

News Scan for Jun 06, 2013

UN plea for disease funding
Islamic scholars and polio
Antibiotic resistance bill

Feb 01, 2013

Feb 01, 2013

Study: Airborne flu viruses may play big role in transmission

(CIDRAP News) – Patients with flu in hospital settings often produce small virus-containing particles during routine care that may travel up to 6 feet, casting doubt on whether current infection control measures are enough to protect healthcare workers, according to a new study.

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