The introduction of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) in Spain in 2001 has been followed by the emergence of invasive pneumococcal disease caused by virulent clones of non-PCV7 serotypes. Reuters Health Information
This work helps us better understand one of the escape mechanisms in bladder cancer that may facilitate the reverse of tumor escape from the immune system. Medscape General Medicine
Safety reviews of infliximab, etanercept, and adalimumab identified rare cases of erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and other skin reactions. Medscape Medical News
Influenza A (H1), A (H3), and B viruses were identified in US from May-September 2008. What is US/worldwide flu activity since the last update? What are the vaccine recommendations for 2008-09 season? Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Socioeconomic status appears to influence genes regulating inflammatory processes in children with asthma, Canadian and US researchers report in Thorax published online ahead of print. Reuters Health Information