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Recent Advances in MRSA Surveillance Detection
ISSUE: NOVEMBER, 2008
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common cause of health care–associated infections, and its prevalence continues to increase worldwide.1,2 MRSA infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and they are associated with excess hospital costs.3-5 read more
Innovations in HIV Therapy
ISSUE: NOVEMBER, 2008
Last year, we were reveling in hope and excitement because unprecedented numbers of promising new anti-HIV agents entered clinical trials. We also saw 4 new potent drugs become available, with 2 emerging from entirely new drug classes (maraviroc [Selzentry, Pfizer]; raltegravir [Isentress, Merck]). read more
Misconceptions About MRSA
ISSUE: NOVEMBER, 2008
As an infectious diseases specialist, I am concerned about the lack of understanding of how to best deal with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) within the medical community and the misconceptions about these bacteria perpetuated not only by the media but also by credible medical organizations and physicians. read more
Advances in the Prevention of Health Care–Associated Infections
ISSUE: NOVEMBER, 2008
Health care–associated infections (HAIs) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality and place a significant economic burden on the health care system.1,2 An estimated 1.7 million HAIs, or 4.5 infections per 100 hospital admissions, occurred in the United States in 2002, resulting in nearly 100,000 deaths.3 read more
 
•  Antimicrobial Efficacy

•  Antimicrobial Efficacy

•  Misconceptions About MRSA

•  Treatment Options in HIV

•  Patient Guide to STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS

•  Staphylococcus aureus:Targeting Antimicrobial Therapy

•  The Risks of Reduced Reimbursement

•  Innovations in HIV Therapy

•  Guidelines in the Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus au

•  Recent Advances in MRSA Surveillance Detection

 
WEB EXCLUSIVES
A Disease of Epidemic Proportions...  [11/14/2008] (new)
FDA Approves Rapid MRSA Test...  [1/8/2008]
Merck Recalls Pediatric Hib Vaccine...  [12/14/2007]
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NEWS
CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine...  [10/2007]
Project BRIEF Seeks To Expand HIV Kiosks...  [10/2007]
FDA Approves New Vaccine to Prevent Gastroenteriti...  [10/2007]
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HIV-AIDS/STIS
Treatment Options in HIV...  [9/2007]
Innovations in HIV Therapy...  [9/2007]
AIDS Wasting Syndrome In the 21st Century...  [9/2007]
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FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Overview of Antifungal Agents...  [9/2007]
Antibiotics Almost Out of the Pipeline: 2007...  [9/2007]
Overview of Antifungal Agents...  [9/2006]
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VOLUME 06:08 • 2008
 
 
 
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