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February 09, 2016

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US CDC: Link between Zika, microcephaly looks 'stronger and stronger'

Reuters
The suspected link between the Zika virus and a birth defect known as microcephaly appears "stronger and stronger" as researchers study whether there is a causal connection, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Scientists are trying to establish whether infection with the Zika virus during pregnancy causes microcephaly, in which babies are born with abnormally small heads and an underdeveloped brain. READ MORE

Insurers could face pressure to cover more genetic testing

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U.S. health insurers may be looking at some difficult decisions when it comes to whether they will cover an increasing array of genetic testing, according to a Kaiser Health News report. The ongoing debate about how far health plans should go in paying for these expensive tests was put in the spotlight by the recent announcement by Pennsylvania-based Independence Blue Cross that it will cover a complex type of genetic testing for some cancer patients. READ MORE

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Lab keeps cancer treatment radiation machines honest

University of Wisconsin-Madison via Lab Manager
As radiation sources used to map disease and attack cancer grow in number and complexity, a University of Wisconsin-Madison center continues to offer the last word on accurate radiation doses. From its headquarters in the basement of the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, the University of Wisconsin Radiation Calibration Laboratory fine-tunes instruments used by clinics to measure radiation doses from X-ray machines, CT scanners and medical linear accelerators used to treat cancer. READ MORE

C-diff study provides insight into antibiotic resistance and risks for infection

Loyola University Health System via Infection Control Today
Exposure to specific antibiotics is linked to the development of certain strains of antibiotic-resistant Clostridium difficile, one of the fastest growing bacteria superbugs, according to a new study published by Dr. Stuart Johnson of Loyola University Health System, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and the Hines VA Medical Hospital. READ MORE

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Waning whooping cough immunity blamed in outbreaks

HealthDay News
The booster shot given to preteens to ward off whooping cough only works for a short time — a fact that has played a big role in recent outbreaks in California, a new study finds. The study, of children in one large California health plan, found that the whooping cough booster shot offered "moderate" protection for about a year. READ MORE

New medical laboratory test from Washington University School of Medicine could replace the popular PCR assays used by many pathologists

DARK Daily
It could be the ultimate multianalysis medical laboratory test ever. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a diagnostic test that they claim tests for any virus infecting people and animals. READ MORE

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Improved methods for detecting bloodstream infections

American Society for Microbiology via ScienceDaily
Bloodstream infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Quick identification of bloodstream pathogens would allow for timely administration of targeted therapy to patients, which could significantly help improve clinical outcomes. READ MORE

Saliva may provide early test for Parkinson's disease

Medical News Today
A saliva gland test could become a new way to test for early Parkinson's disease, according to research published in Movement Disorders. The Parkinson's Disease Foundation notes that a million Americans may be living with Parkinson's disease, and around 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, while thousands go undetected. READ MORE