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CMS assures small-practice doctors they have a place in MACRA
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Algorithm for suspected pulmonary embolism safely cut CT rate
ROME – A simplified algorithm for management of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism safely excluded the disorder with less need for CT...
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Early intensive prophylaxis provides better QoL in hemophilia
Key clinical point: Early initiation of intensive bleeding prophylaxis was associated with significantly better health-related quality of life (...
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Benralizumab reduces exacerbations in pivotal severe asthma trials
Key clinical point: Benralizumab significantly reduced the annual exacerbation rate (AER), improved lung function, and reduced asthma symptoms....
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Zika’s not the only mosquito-borne virus to worry about
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – As the spread of Zika virus continues to garner attention in the national spotlight, two other mosquito-borne viral...
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Clindamycin confers no extra benefit for kids with SSSS
MINNEAPOLIS – A large single-site case review found that most pediatric patients with staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) had a classic...
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Skin rash in recent traveler? Think dengue fever
Maintain clinical suspicion for dengue fever among individuals with recent travel to endemic areas who present with a rash and other signs and...
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Hemophilia guideline recommends integrated care model
Key clinical point: An integrated care model is recommended as optimal for management of persons with hemophilia. Major finding: The joint...
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Cervical spine injury common in children under age 2 with abusive head trauma
Key clinical point: Cervical spine imaging findings were seen in 31.3% of young children with imaging-confirmed traumatic brain injury from...
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Opioid overdose epidemic now felt in the ICU
SAN FRANCISCO – The opioid overdose crisis in the United States is now plainly evident in intensive care units (ICUs), finds a study of hospitals...
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Consider Fusobacterium in culture-negative pharyngitis
Consider Fusobacterium necrophorum in culture-negative pharyngitis in patients with a presentation similar to group A streptococcus pharyngitis....