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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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Does BMI affect outcomes after ischemic stroke?
April 26, 2019
Overweight and obese patients have greater survival and less risk of disability after acute ischemic stroke, according to an analysis of the FAST-MAG study.
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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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CDC warns against misuse of opioid-prescribing guideline
April 24, 2019
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising against misapplication of the agency’s guideline on opioid prescribing.
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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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FDA approves generic naloxone spray for opioid overdose treatment
April 19, 2019
The agency said the naloxone nasal spray does not need assembly and can be used by anyone, regardless of medical training.
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Short Takes
April 19, 2019
Short Takes
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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.
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Epinephrine linked with more refractory cardiogenic shock after acute MI
April 18, 2019
Is there a difference in safety and efficacy when using epinephrine versus norepinephrine for cardiogenic shock after successful reperfusion in acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
