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Puerto Rico Bracing for Possible Zika Epidemic
Zika is establishing a foothold in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, which has ongoing transmission of the virus and spread is projected to increase, the CDC reports.
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Zika Questions Abound, but Standard Precautions Will Stop it
The Zika virus outbreak spreading through the Americas is raising a host of questions for U.S. infection preventionists, who are trying to keep staff informed on the unfolding public health aspects while emphasizing that standard precautions and safe injection practices will prevent transmission in healthcare settings.
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Oral Fluconazole During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Spontaneous Abortion
A nationwide cohort study from Denmark found a significantly increased risk of spontaneous abortion associated with oral fluconazole usage. Caution with this medication during pregnancy is advised.
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Human Paraechovirus Encephalitis in Children
Human paraechovirus (HPeV) causes encephalitis and is more common in very young or premature female infants. Affected children commonly present with seizures. Diffusion restriction on MRI in the absence of CSF pleocytosis is seen. Neurodevelopmental sequelae are common after long-term follow up.
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Zika!
Zika virus infection has prompted international emergency responses due to its rapid spread in the Americas and its potential to alter brain development in pre-born children. Even as research progresses, prevention of infection depends on avoiding bites from Aedes mosquitoes.
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Panel: 'Gene Editing' is Ethically Permissible, but Caution is Needed
A panel determined that it is ethically permissible to move forward with mitochondrial replacement techniques -- but only under the strictest oversight.
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Compliance Mentor - March 2016
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Hospitals, DOJ Settle Over Cardiac Device Dispute
Dozens of facilities pay millions for False Claims Act allegations in one of the largest whistleblower suits in U.S. history.
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Gender Equality in Primary Prevention ICD Benefit
In a propensity-matched study, women who received a primary prevention implantable cardioverter defibrillator had a significant survival advantage, which was similar to that observed among men.
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Permanent Pacemaker After TAVR: A Modifiable Risk?
A study of the latest-generation balloon-expandable valves demonstrates a higher rate of new conduction abnormalities and pacemaker implants than previous models.