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A study done by researchers at Cambridge University revealed the age at which children begin puberty is linked to diseases they develop later in their lives.

A study by researchers at the University of Michigan revealed polio virus can be transmitted for extended periods of time without cases being reported. Aggressive surveillance and vaccination programs are crucial to ensure its eradication.

The United States government is relaxing its enhanced Ebola entry screening and monitoring program for travelers from Liberia.

Thousands of individuals in Yemen have been diagnosed with dengue fever which officials are calling an outbreak.

The American Optometric Association is opposing legislation in Utah, and other similar legislation across the country, that would ban unilateral pricing policies for contact lenses, according to a Financial report.

The June special issue of Southern Medical Journal (Volume: 18) presents 13 studies and commentaries on healthcare quality and patient safety.

Physician practice acquisition and employment transactions are occurring at a feverish pace, and have been since 2009. Even after six years at this pace, significant consolidation is expected to continue with increasing numbers of physicians entering employment.

The FDA issued a black-box warning on antidepressants in 2003 alerting the public that the drugs were associated with an increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in adults and children. Therefore, researchers must implement new strategies to combat depression…

Thailand confirmed its first known case of MERS virus on Thursday.

"Take the Pledge" is a new long-term care infection program presently available on APIC's LTC web page.