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Defective vaccines may lead to more powerful viruses, according to the Daily Star.

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An expert panel of infectious disease specialists conducted a literature review of Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea and prevention techniques and the results of the review were published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Some researchers claim a new nucleotide-based strategy that targets the Marburg virus genome may be used to treat post exposure prophylaxis. Other scientists contest the viral stain used in the experiments raises concern about the drug's potency in a human…

The Patient Safety Movement Foundation announced that the 4th annual Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit will take place in Dana Point, Calif., from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2016.

UnitedHealthcare gave $1.2 million in bonuses to about 40 Virginia physicians receiving the 2014 PATH Excellence in Patient Service Awards. The PATH program is aiding the transition to value-based payments for Medicare Advantage members.

Jerry Fulks, CEO and president of West Georgia Health, received the Georgia Hospital Association's 2015 Chairman's Award, according to the Ledger-Enquirer.

The World Health Organization is calling for action to prevent infections and deaths from Hepatitis C, according to the Big News Network.

Scientists have devised a new technique allowing them to modify DNA and place it inside living cells, according to Business Insider.

QuantiaMD, the Physician Engagement Platform, released a report that looked into improving safety patient practices among physicians. The company led presentations via its web and mobile communities, educating physicians on how to improve their patient safety practices.