Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Value of screening urinalysis before office procedures questioned
One problem with the new study was the lack of discussion about antibiotic prophylaxis.
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Ondansetron use for acute gastroenteritis in children accelerates
Cross-sectional analysis shows steady increase in ondansetron use but no decrease in intravenous rehydration or hospitalizations.
Opinion
Measles outbreaks: Protecting your patients during international travel
Most countries with current measles outbreaks may not be typical travel destinations for tourists; however, they are common destinations for...
From the Journals
Severe infections often accompany severe psoriasis
Recognizing the risk of rare infections in psoriasis patients promotes early identification and treatment.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA-cleared panties could reduce STI risk during oral sex
“I wanted to feel sexy and confident and use something that was made with my body and actual sex in mind.”
Feature
Are physician white coats becoming obsolete? How docs dress for work now
“If you want to wear a white coat, if you feel it gives you that added level of authority, if you feel it tells people more clearly that you’re a...
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Lyme disease may cost U.S. nearly $970 million per year
Patients with localized disease had the lowest attributed costs, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.
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Most COVID-19 survivors return to work within 2 years
Survivors report more symptoms than controls, but overall symptom burden decreased over time.
From the Journals
Decentralizing PrEP offers a road map for retention
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases climb slowly but steadily
Rates of new admissions climb, vary widely among the states.
Conference Coverage
COVID fallout: ‘Alarming’ dip in routine vax for pregnant women
Rates of influenza and Tdap immunization declined at Medicaid clinics in Houston after the pandemic hit.