Kari Oakes
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Consider PET/CT when infectious source is a puzzler
February 11, 2020
CHICAGO – Benefits of a rapid full-body scan with high spatial resolution may offset reimbursement issues.
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Novel coronavirus cases now at 11; entry ban and quarantine measures begin
February 3, 2020
“Strong measures now may blunt the impact of this virus on the United States,” said the CDC’s Dr. Nancy Messonnier.
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Gunshot wound victims are at high risk for readmission
December 4, 2019
CHICAGO – Long-term outcomes of gun violence are still largely unknown.
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Findings confirm link between methimazole and risk for acute pancreatitis
November 21, 2019
CHICAGO – However, there is no evidence of a cumulative dose effect.
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Beyond C. difficile: The future of fecal microbial transplantation
July 29, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Future directions for microbial transplantation range from multifactorial and functional gut disorders to consideration of the small intestinal microbiome.
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Some burnout factors are within a physician’s control
July 2, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Even in the face of daunting systemic factors, physicians can practice some important steps toward self-care.
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Fewer antibiotics prescribed with PCR than conventional stool testing
June 11, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Endoscopy, abdominal imaging also less common with polymerase chain reaction–based testing.
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In pain treatment, racial bias common among physician trainees
April 24, 2019
MILWAUKEE – Most residents and fellows who demonstrated racial bias did not report that race factored into treatment decisions.
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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.
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Candida auris: Dangerous and here to stay
April 18, 2019
Mortality rates topped 50% during a protracted outbreak at a Spanish hospital.
