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Peripheral perfusion fails septic shock test, but optimism remains
February 25, 2019
A simple strategy of timing the refilling of peripheral capillaries trended toward better 28-day survival.
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Influenza activity continues to increase
February 22, 2019
Over the past decade, the flu season has generally reached its peak by this point.
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Flu season showing its staying power
February 15, 2019
Effectiveness of this season’s vaccine was estimated at 47% across all age groups, CDC says.
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United States now over 100 measles cases for the year
February 11, 2019
Outbreak in Clark County, Wash., continues to be the country’s largest in 2019.
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Flu activity hits seasonal high
February 8, 2019
After dropping in early January, the outpatient visit rate is now almost double its national baseline.
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New study determines factors that can send flu patients to the ICU
January 24, 2019
Patients with the flu sent to the ICU had a more frequent history of sleep apnea, MI, and a BMI greater than 30 g/m2.
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Prescribed opioids increase pneumonia risk in patients with, without HIV
January 23, 2019
Community-acquired pneumonia risk was greatest with higher doses and immunosuppressive opioids.
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Flu activity down for second consecutive week
January 18, 2019
Weekly flu deaths were up, but only to one-tenth of last season’s level.
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More than 23% of antibiotic fills deemed unnecessary
January 16, 2019
Study shows “unacceptable scale of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in the United States.”
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Flu season showing signs of decline
January 11, 2019
State and national measures of activity dropped during the first of week of 2019.
