Geriatrics
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Drink more coffee to prevent a second BCC
Key clinical point: The more coffee you drink, the less likely you will develop a second basal cell carcinoma after being diagnosed with a first...
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Early data find frozen fecal capsules effective for C. difficile
Key clinical point: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) with a frozen capsule formulation could be a practical and cost-effective treatment for...
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Pleconaril shows promise for neonatal enteroviral sepsis
Key clinical point: Pleconaril showed some signs of efficacy for enteroviral sepsis in neonates in a randomized controlled trial. Major finding:...
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VIDEO: New drug shows efficacy in metastatic CRC
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CardioMEMS heralds new proactive era in heart failure management
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Exposure-based therapy found superior for seniors with complicated grief
Key clinical point: Older adults with complicated grief were more than twice as likely to respond to targeted exposure therapy than to...
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ACIP recommends PCV13 for all adults 65 and up
Key clinical point: Adults who are 65 years and older should routinely receive 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in series with 23-...
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Same-day combined ERCP and cholecystectomy: achievable and cost effective
Key clinical point: Scheduling both ERCP and cholecystectomy on the same day reduces hospital stays and saves money. Major finding: Patients who...
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VIDEO: Experts offer top tips for flu season 2014-2015
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Stepwise approach improves diagnostic accuracy in polymyalgia rheumatica
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UTIs in type 2 diabetes can be costly
Key clinical point: Urinary tract infections are not uncommon in patients with type 2 diabetes. Major finding: Urinary tract infections occurred...