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Conference Coverage
Previously healthy patients hospitalized for sepsis show increased mortality
WASHINGTON – U.S. patients hospitalized with community-acquired sepsis had higher mortality when they had no other comorbidities.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Long-term antibiotics & stroke, CHD; Postvaccination seizures; more
Topics include: Poor response to statins • Postvaccination seizures • Hydroxychloroquine adherence in SLE • Long-term antibiotics & stroke,...
News
FDA advisory committee supports birth control patch approval
Concerns persist regarding pregnancy rates and VTE risk among women with obesity who use the patch.
News
Serum testosterone and estradiol levels associated with current asthma in women
The overall prevalence of current asthma in the sample was 9% (6% in men and 13% in women).
News
New study confirms rise in U.S. suicide rates, particularly in rural areas
“Long-term and persistent poverty appears to be more entrenched and economic opportunities more constrained in rural areas,” wrote Dr. Danielle L...
News
Five genetic variations associated with same-sex sexual behavior
Some of the candidate genes are associated with hormonal pathways, but their influence is small, and nonheterosexuality probably is tied to a...
Article
Polypharmacy: When might it make sense?
What are factors that could help determine whether a multi-medication regimen might be warranted for your patient?
News
No cardiovascular benefit from vitamin D supplementation
Here is yet more evidence that vitamin D doesn’t prevent heart disease.
Commentary
More empathy for women
Dr. Carl C. Bell says the antitestosterone hormones he is taking are changing his perspective.
News
Empty words, Captain Bacteria, and the perils of vampire facials
Plus, never trust a man’s beard that a dog doesn’t like.