News
FDA approves Xofluza for treatment of influenza
October 24, 2018
The FDA has approved Xofluza for acute uncomplicated influenza in people aged 12 years or older who have been symptomatic for 48 hours or less.
Opinion
How much more proof do you need?
October 16, 2018
Why are there still proponents for lengthy IV therapy when oral therapy works just as well?
News
Pulmonary NP ensures care continuity, reduces readmissions
October 9, 2018
A pulmonary NP ensured continuity of care by keeping critical care teams “honest” before discharge home.
News
FDA approves omadacycline for pneumonia and skin infections
October 4, 2018
The tetracycline antibiotic was approved for CABP and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections in adults.
News
Five-year follow-up confirms safety of antibiotics for uncomplicated appendicitis
September 25, 2018
Antibiotic therapy offers a feasible alternative to appendectomy for the management of uncomplicated acute appendicitis.
News
Residents curb IV antibiotic overuse in children
September 23, 2018
ATLANTA – A 21-fold price difference was seen between an IV antibiotic and its oral equivalent.
News
AAP guidelines emphasize gender-affirmative care
September 17, 2018
You can transform your office into a place where TGD youth feel safe.
News
How to handle anorexia in community hospitals
September 10, 2018
Pediatric hospitalists created guidelines for treating patients with eating disorders.
News
Single-dose influenza drug baloxavir similar to oseltamivir in efficacy
September 5, 2018
A new single-dose influenza antiviral drug has similar time to symptom alleviation compared with oseltamivir, but greater reductions in viral load.
News
Eat/sleep/console approach almost eliminates morphine for NAS
September 4, 2018
Abandon Finnegan scores and go to PRN morphine dosing.