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Don’t let FOMI lead to antibiotic overuse
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PIH in patients with dark skin responds to laser treatment: Small case series
“The rationale behind this combination is to treat and remove existing pigment with the laser therapy while minimizing and preventing any...
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Neonatal sepsis morbidity and mortality high across rich and poor countries
A shift toward broader-spectrum antibiotics and increasing antibiotic resistance has led to high levels of mortality and neurodevelopmental...
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Cutting dementia risk in AFib: Does rhythm control strategy matter?
The way sinus rhythm is restored in patients with atrial fibrillation might make a difference to risk for later dementia.
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New research holds promise for fighting obesity, says expert
A growing understanding of adipose tissue as an endocrine organ responsible for weight control opens avenues for treatment, she says.
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Unexplained hepatitis cases in children reported in 10 U.S. states, more than 200 worldwide
Although the total number of worldwide cases remains small, the severity of the cases – as well as their unexplained cause – have health officials...
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Antibiotic prescriptions to Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients in the U.S. are often inappropriate
“We were really surprised mainly by the racial findings.”
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‘Where does it hurt?’: Primary care tips for common ortho problems
An accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of discomfort is key to appropriate management of knee and shoulder pain.
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How to communicate effectively with patients when tension is high
Calling to mind a couple of acronyms can help, said a moderator of a panel discussion at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians...
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Homelessness seems to have greater link to death than common diseases, says physician
The health challenges facing those experiencing homelessness are straightforward, but the U.S. health system isn’t built to deal with them, an...
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Use of bone densitometry to grade hip OA could be boon to diagnosis, prognosis
A novel, semi-automated scoring system enables dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scans of the hip to be graded and provide useful clinical...