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Why Prisoners Are More Likely to Die of COVID-19

Tight living spaces, lack of protective gear and preexisting health conditions may account for the higher death rate in prisons.

Infected With Hepatitis C: Words Matter, So Does Compassion

Hepatitis C is a stigmatized disease. How we talk about and the words we use can reduce this stigma.

Opioid Crisis Challenges Infectious Disease Doctors

Infectious disease specialists may need to address substance use disorders among their patients.

Infectious Disease Docs Face New Challenges Amid Opioid Crisis

These specialists may need to include the treatment of addiction among their responsibilities.

Robert R. Redfield, MD

Amid Criticism, HIV Researcher Robert Redfield Is Named Director of CDC

In the past, he was accused of misusing data, showing religious bias and discriminating against gay men and people with HIV.

95 Advocacy Groups Urge Congress to Address the Infectious Disease Consequences of the Opioid Crisis

Experts are calling for an additional $100 million to fund the CDC’s Viral Hepatitis programs.

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