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Rivaroxaban tied to higher GI bleeding than other NOACs
June 17, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Real-world studies comparing the GI bleeding rates among different non–vitamin K anticoagulants have been limited.
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Reducing pediatric RSV burden is top priority
June 11, 2019
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – “RSV is by far the hottest virus in the world,” said Dr. Terho Heikkinen.
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FDA approves new treatment for hospital-acquired, ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
June 4, 2019
The new indication is based on results of a multinational, double-blind study involving a different antibacterial drug.
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AFib on the rise in end-stage COPD patients hospitalized for exacerbations
May 18, 2019
The prevalence of AFib among patients with end-stage COPD on home oxygen who were admitted with COPD exacerbations increased from 12.9% in 2003 to 21.3% in 2014.
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New recommendations on TB screening for health care workers
May 16, 2019
Revised guidelines on TB screening in health care personnel remove the recommendation for regular screening in the absence of known exposure.
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Most measles cases in 25 years prompts government pleas to vaccinate
April 29, 2019
CDC update coincides with National Infant Immunization Week campaign to reinforce message that vaccines are safe and effective.
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Combo respiratory pathogen tests miss pertussis
April 29, 2019
BALTIMORE – Standalone pertussis PCR is best.
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Long-term antibiotic use may heighten stroke, CHD risk
April 28, 2019
Among middle-aged and older women, 2 or more months’ exposure to antibiotics is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease.
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Measles cases for 2019 now at postelimination high
April 25, 2019
“With a safe and effective vaccine that protects against measles, the suffering we are seeing is avoidable,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
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Ibrexafungerp effective against C. auris in two early case reports
April 18, 2019
Early findings from the CARES study show clinical improvement and eradication of candidemia.