Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Change in treatment regime for cryptococcal meningitis may be needed

The most cost-effective treatment for cryptococcal meningitis (a serious infection of the brain membranes, usually in people with AIDS or other immune system deficiencies) is different to that currently recommended by the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Dexamethasone no help in HIV-linked cryptococcal meningitis

(HealthDay)—For patients with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis, dexamethasone does not reduce mortality compared with placebo, according to a study published in the Feb. 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

West Nile virus deaths up 35 pct in US

Deaths linked to the West Nile virus jumped 35 percent in the United States over the past week, amid one of the worst US outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease, officials said Wednesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Intensified Tx doesn't up survival in tuberculous meningitis

(HealthDay)—For patients with tuberculous meningitis, intensified antituberculosis treatment is not associated with higher survival than standard treatment, according to a study published in the Jan. 14 issue of the New ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Meningitis victims face long, uncertain recovery

(AP)—Vilinda York lies in her Florida hospital bed, facing a dry-erase board that lists in green marker her name, her four doctors and a smiley face.

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