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“Hidden” HIV in Cerebrospinal Fluid Cells May Lead to Cognitive Problems
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- Jan Dyer
Researchers find even after a negative HIV RNA test outcome, some patients may still have viral DNA in their cerebrospinal fluid that could...
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Burn-Pit Research Gets Renewed Focus
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- Jan Dyer
VA makes a change and increases commitment to combatting the effects of burn-pit exposure in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom veterans.
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When Flu Goes to Work
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- Jan Dyer
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An Algorithm to Identify PrEP-Potential Patients
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- Jan Dyer
Novel computerized methods developed by NIH-funded researchers may help ease screening of patients for PrEP.
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VA Urges All Veterans to Get Tested
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- Jan Dyer
In line with the Health and Human Services plan to end HIV in the US by 2030, the VA is urging all veterans to get tested for HIV, even if they do...
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CDC Advisory: Acute Flaccid Myelitis
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- Jan Dyer
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IHS and Cherokee Nation Launch HIV-Prevention Project
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- Jan Dyer
This new HIV-prevention pilot project aims to target native communities in 48 counties and 7 southern states to increase awareness, improve health...
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What’s in the Water? Keeping Watch on Crypto
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- Jan Dyer
Just when you think it is safe to swim this summer, the CDC offers advice to stay vigilant against a common assailant not visible to the naked eye...
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Bridging the “Digital Divide”
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- Jan Dyer
New VHA partnerships create a bigger bridge for veterans in rural communities to receive quality health care from the VA....
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NIH Study Will Test New Preventive Drug for Multidrug-Resistant TB
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- Jan Dyer
Can this new drug beat the long-time standard of prevention for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis?
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IHS Announces Requirements to Increase Access to OUD Treatment
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- Jan Dyer
To reduce the high overdose rates among Native communities, new requirements are being implemented giving more access to opioid use disorder...
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Diabetes News: Mixed
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- Jan Dyer
New diabetes mellitus cases are on the decline, but research shows that more discussion is needed when it comes to diagnosis and prevention.
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Heart Valve Replacement for High-Risk Patients
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- Jan Dyer
A novel technique opens the option of transcatheter mitral valve replacement for high-risk cardiology patients.
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VA Rolls Out New and Improved Veterans Community Care Program
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- Jan Dyer
This new “landmark initiative” gives veterans more flexibility in their health care preferences and improves the quality of care.
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CDC Updates Cancer Cluster Guidelines
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- Jan Dyer
Recent updates on cancer clusters haven’t been made since 2013, and the CDC plans to release new guidelines adding in current technical and...