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The increased life expectancy of patients with HIV has elevated the importance of the primary care physician in managing this patient population.

Studies show that even moderately effective rotavirus vaccines can save millions of lives annually.

Combination horizontal and vertical prevention efforts can reduce MRSA, VRE, MDR acinetobacter, and other nosocomial infections by 50%.

Although not as severe as feared, the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic provided valuable lessons with respect to special populations and treatment.

Allen Taylor, MD, explained the benefits of using niacin in the treatment of high cholesterol during a debate at the Cardiometabolic Health Congress.

In a debate at the Cardiometabolic Health Congress on the lipid-lowering benefits of niacin vs. fibrates, Henry Ginsberg, MD, made the case for fibrates.

At the Cardiometabolic Health Congress, Daniel Rader, MD, explained why raising HDL cholesterol may be pivotal to improving cardiovascular health.

Several factors, including timing of vaccination, the interval between vaccines, immune response, and maternal antibody, influence vaccine efficacy.

Does comorbid bacterial pneumonia lead to worse outcomes in patients with influenza? Will pneumococcal vaccine lessen influenza-associated morbidity?

Data show that rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus are associated with higher pediatric hospitalization rates than influenza.

In his presentation, James Gavin III, MD, describes why he thinks the current approach to diabetes treatment is failing.

Steven Lipschultz, MD, presented information on current research in pediatric heart health and discussed early interventions.

Successfully treating hypertension benefits diabetes management and may help prevent cardiovascular events.

Herald Lebovitz describes effective treatments in preventing diabetes in patient with impaired glucose control.

Richard Bergman, PhD, discusses the interplay of free fatty acids, adipose tissue, and insulin resistance in understanding diabetes.

It is vital that those caring for IBD patients evaluate for vitamin D nutritional deficiency.

Draft guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in children and infants were presented at IDSA 2010.

When it comes to infectious diseases, registry-based quality measure reporting is the way to go.

Information on the recently revised CDC guidelines on the management of STDs in patients with HIV was presented at the IDSA annual meeting.

Studies show that new tests for tuberculosis have a high degree of specificity and sensitivity.

In the second half of a panel discussion, presenters discuss newly approved drugs for metabolic conditions and upcoming FDA decisions.

A panel of experts discussed the results of ACCORD and other trials and their possible impact on guidelines for clinical practice.

Jeffrey Friedman discusses the influence of leptin and the genetic factors that influence how we eat and why we eat.

Paul Ridker, MD, discusses inflammation and cardiometabolic risk by highlighting the Jupiter study.

Peter Libby, MD, discusses the science behind inflammation and cardiovascular health.

View schedules, learn about special events and opportunities to earn CME credits, and see what you can do during your down time.

Summaries of several studies presented during the Wednesday plenary session at ACG 2010.

A review of the data on risk of infection, malignancy, and death associated with therapies for IBD.

The past decade has seen increased use of TNF antagonists for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

Scheduling, event, exhibit hall, CME, and other information for attendees of the 2010 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting.