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Penicillin-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae most common cause of bacteremic CAP
June 24, 2019
Narrow-spectrum aminopenicillins should be used specifically to treat children hospitalized from suspected bacterial CAP.
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New single-dose influenza therapy effective among outpatients
June 24, 2019
Is baloxavir marboxil, a selective inhibitor of influenza cap-dependent endonuclease, a safe and effective treatment for acute uncomplicated influenza?
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Adjuvant corticosteroids in hospitalized patients with CAP
June 18, 2019
The benefit of adjuvant corticosteroids is most clear in hospitalized patients with severe CAP.
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Rivaroxaban tied to higher GI bleeding than other NOACs
June 17, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Real-world studies comparing the GI bleeding rates among different non–vitamin K anticoagulants have been limited.
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Eosinophil-guided therapy reduces corticosteroid use in COPD
June 13, 2019
Using COPD patients’ eosinophil counts to guide corticosteroid therapy can reduce corticosteroid use without increasing the risk of hospitalization.
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Reducing pediatric RSV burden is top priority
June 11, 2019
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – “RSV is by far the hottest virus in the world,” said Dr. Terho Heikkinen.
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FDA approves new treatment for hospital-acquired, ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
June 4, 2019
The new indication is based on results of a multinational, double-blind study involving a different antibacterial drug.
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Subsegmental PEs overtreated despite link with patient harm
May 28, 2019
How often are physicians treating isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolisms?
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AFib on the rise in end-stage COPD patients hospitalized for exacerbations
May 18, 2019
The prevalence of AFib among patients with end-stage COPD on home oxygen who were admitted with COPD exacerbations increased from 12.9% in 2003 to 21.3% in 2014.
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New recommendations on TB screening for health care workers
May 16, 2019
Revised guidelines on TB screening in health care personnel remove the recommendation for regular screening in the absence of known exposure.
