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News
Long-acting bronchodilators increase CVD risk in certain COPD patients
May 17, 2018
Is the initiation of inhaled long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) or long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk?
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ESBL-B before colorectal surgery ups risk of surgical site infection
May 17, 2018
MADRID – ESBL-B appears to be a factor in infection after colorectal surgery.
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Opinion
Two more and counting: Suicide in medical trainees
May 16, 2018
Dr. Michael F. Myers offers context for the latest discussions about physician suicides and calls on the medical community to act now.
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Which infants with invasive bacterial infections are at risk for adverse outcomes?
May 16, 2018
TORONTO - Adverse outcomes are associated with prematurity, ill appearance, and bacterial meningitis.
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Probiotics reduce the risk of Clostridium difficile –associated diarrhea in patients receiving antibiotics
May 16, 2018
Do probiotics prevent Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD) in adults and children receiving antibiotics?
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What is the microbiology of liver abscess?
May 15, 2018
Entamoeba histolytica is the most common cause of liver abscess worldwide.
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Design limitations may have compromised DVT intervention trial
May 14, 2018
WASHINGTON – The preferred evaluation – intravascular ultrasound – was not used.
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ESBL-resistant bacteria spread in hospital despite strict contact precautions
May 14, 2018
Adherence to strict contact isolation and hand hygiene is never 100% in a real-life scenario.
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Multiple analgesia options for kids with acute pain
May 14, 2018
TORONTO – When analgesia is indicated, clinicians can choose from a variety of agents in the postcodeine era.
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CAZ-AVI appears safe, effective in pediatric complicated UTI, intra-abdominal infections
May 10, 2018
MADRID The combo CAZ-AVI, with or without metronidazole, cured close to 90% of UTIs and intra-abdominal infections in both studies.
