As medical technology advances, so does septicemia

Article Abstract:

The 140% increase in septicemia cases in the 1980s is due primarily to an increase in older, sicker hospital patients, and increased use of intravascular devices and new broad-spectrum antibiotics. The provisions of outpatient care to less sick patients reduced the hospital population to sicker patients who are more prone to developing infections. New broad-spectrum antibiotics often suppress the immune system, and intravascular devices create additional sites for infection.

Health aspects, Causes of, Complications and side effects, Hospital patients, Intravenous catheterization, Septicemia

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New findings reported in AIDS, other bloodborne diseases

Article Abstract:

Two new compounds look promising as potential AIDS treatments. At the Fifth National Forum on AIDS, Hepatitis and Other Bloodborne Diseases, data was presented that indicates that FLT is 10 times as active in vitro as AZT (zidovudine) against HIV-1. Preliminary data indicates that antiviral compound FTC is active against HIV-1, HIV-2, SIV and hepatitis B virus. A wide range of infectious agents were discussed at the forum, including HTLV, Cytomegalovirus and Babesiosis.

Research, Communicable diseases, AIDS (Disease), Blood-borne diseases, Bloodborne diseases

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Dr. Roper leaves CDC, but focus on prevention remains

Article Abstract:

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will remain focused on preventative healthcare after the resignation of William L. Roper. Roper became head of the CDC in 1990 and advocated public health, preventative medicine and children's healthcare during his tenure. Physicians credit Roper with improved management of public healthcare programs. Some health administrators hope the new head of CDC will advocate HIV and AIDS prevention programs.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Roper, William L.

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