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Signs of Tamiflu-resistant 2009 H1N1 flu transmission cited

… recommended that countries that routinely use antiviral medications establish a baseline of susceptibility …
Lisa Schnirring
 

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

… patient demographics, reasons for visits, diagnoses, and medications. Sore-throat prescribing gets costlier For the …
Robert Roos | News Editor | CIDRAP News
Throat exam

Studies: Antiviral prescribing reflects CDC guidance, flu activity

… A. US utilization patterns of influenza antiviral medications during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. …
Lisa Schnirring
 

NEWS SCAN: Sweden's H1N1 vaccine narcolepsy payout, measles update, cholera in Africa, US preparedness goal

… and that families will also be reimbursed for treatment, medications, and travel for care. He added that when the …
 

WHO Ebola-related emergency response reforms advance

… on spearheading research and development work on vaccines, medications, and diagnostic tests, Chan said. She added that …
Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | CIDRAP News
David Nabarro, United Nations

Study links dental antibiotics to C diff cases

… be sure to tell their primary care provider about any medications they are taking for dental reasons, and doctors …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
Senior dental patient

News Scan for Dec 28, 2017

… and dextrose bags used for rehydration and to dilute medications. In early October, the US Food and Drug …

Brazilian studies highlight Zika microcephaly patterns

… between microcephaly and mothers' demographic factors, medications, toxins, or other infections. Given the presence …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
Baby head circumference

News Scan for Dec 19, 2018

… doctors are most likely to treat patients with appropriate medications if they have a definite diagnosis, which reduces …

Market-entry rewards seen as good option for getting new antibiotics

… or stewardship, but at the risk of reducing access to the medications for those lacking health insurance, the authors …
Robert Roos | News Writer | CIDRAP News
Drug manufacturing

Drug-resistant Pseudomonas up sharply in US kids

… drugs, then we're going to end up having to use more toxic medications," for the treatment of children. Public health …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Study: Outpatient antibiotics widely prescribed without an infection diagnosis

… refills. While getting refills over the phone for chronic medications, like blood pressure or cholesterol medicine, is …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
clinic prescription

Flu Scan for Mar 23, 2018

… "CDC recommends prompt treatment with influenza antiviral medications for people who are severely ill and people who …

Autopsy study supports link between flu, heart attacks

… lack access to medical care or protective cardiovascular medications. "In contrast, the flu vaccine is inexpensive, …
Lisa Schnirring
 

IDSA urges requiring flu shots for healthcare workers

… and improving the supply and selection of antiviral medications. The United States should serve as a catalyst for …
Lisa Schnirring
 

Combating pandemic planning fatigue

… part of Baxter International Inc. Baxter makes a range of medications and medical devices, including home dialysis …
Maryn McKenna, Contributing Writer
 

China's alleged use of human flu drug in poultry questioned

… and rimantadine make up an older class of antiviral medications used to reduce the impact of influenza. Some …
Amy L. Becker
 

HHS has enough H5N1 vaccine for 4 million people

… to buy up to 31 million treatment courses of antiviral medications at 25% off the federal contract price. HHS also …
 

Experiments illustrate how Candida auris colonizes skin

… resistance to the three most commonly used antifungal medications. While many of the patients who acquire C auris …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
Closeup of skin

Studies explore asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, racial inequities

… than underlying conditions, substance abuse, or medications. The study population consisted of mostly men …
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News
COVID rapid test

COVID-19 Scan for Nov 05, 2020

… 90 days post–symptom onset. Those taking immunosuppressive medications were more likely to be seronegative (31.9%, 95% …

Global COVID-19 total tops 200,000; WHO unveils massive treatment study

… age 70 and older can leave their homes only for food, medications, medical care, and banking. The country has …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
IV drips

FDA revokes emergency use for hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine

… the FDA decision, saying, "So far have not shown these medications to be effective for treatment of COVID-19." The …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
Hydroxychloroquine tablets

Study: Heart risk factors neglected amid COVID-19, telehealth

… vs 21.6%). Visits for initiation or continuation of new medications decreased by 14.1 million (26.0%) in …
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News
Older woman telemedicine wearing blood pressure cuff

WHO warns of COVID impact on TB services

… in MDR/RR-TB treatment, which is longer, involves more medications, and is more expensive than non-resistant TB. The …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
TB control efforts in India

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