Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Common infections are potent risk factor for MI, stroke
ORLANDO – Huge U.K. registry identifies a novel cardiovascular risk factor: hospitalization for UTI or respiratory infection.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Where doctors stand on Medicaid work requirements
And asthma is flourishing in a surprising location.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Skin disorders defeat weekend warriors
And the sensitivity of vibration-based neuropathy detectors varies widely.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Antibiotic resistance leads to ‘nightmare’ bacteria
And Medicare formulary changes could be on the way.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Could gut bacteria trigger lupus?
And acid suppressors in infancy could fuel allergies later on.
From the Journals
Always get culture in symptomatic children with neurogenic bladder
Pyuria and leukocyte esterase are not diagnostic of a UTI in children with neurogenic bladder needing CIC.
Opinion
Evaluating fever in the first 90 days of life
The current approach to the febrile infant less than 90 days of age is based on risk stratification.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Why low-calorie sucralose may fuel weight gain
And diabetes in the United States racks up a hefty health bill.
From the Journals
QI initiative reduces antibiotic use in chorioamnionitis-exposed newborns
Sometimes appearance matters.
Conference Coverage
Are higher rifampin doses for pulmonary TB more effective?
Higher rifampin doses than customarily used offer better control of TB with safety.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Can androgen therapy improve male frailty?
And empagliflozin could cut liver fat in diabetes.