Clinical
Clinical
Risky business: Longer-course prophylactic perioperative antimicrobials
Is administration of prophylactic antimicrobials beyond 24 hours associated with a difference in the postoperative outcomes of surgical site...
News
Even a few days of steroids may be risky, new study suggests
A retrospective study of more than 2.6 million Taiwanese adults echoes findings from a 2017 cohort study of more than 1.5 million U.S. adults.
News
Myocarditis in COVID-19: An elusive cardiac complication
“There are some experts who believe we’re likely still dealing with myocarditis but with atypical features, while others suggest there is no...
Clinical
Combination nicotine replacement therapy better than single form
Among nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) prescription options, which strategy results in the highest rate of smoking cessation?
Opinion
‘Doc, can I get a mask exemption?’
"It makes sense to say that if it makes you uncomfortable to wear a mask because it affects your breathing, you should think twice about getting...
News
WHO plans to address airborne COVID-19 transmission
“The possibility of airborne transmission in public settings – especially closed, poorly ventilated settings – cannot be ruled out.”
News
Use of nonopioid pain meds is on the rise
Prescription opioid use declined from 2009 to 2018, but not significantly.
News
HIV does not appear to worsen COVID-19 outcomes
“We don’t see any signs that people with HIV should take extra precautions” to protect themselves from COVID-19, said Keith Sigel, MD.
News
Higher stroke rates seen among patients with COVID-19 compared with influenza
Clinicians should be vigilant for symptoms and signs of acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19.
Clinical
Anticoagulation in cirrhosis: Best practices
How should the various coagulation abnormalities of cirrhosis be managed based on existing evidence?