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Consider routine penicillin allergy testing in obstetrics
PARK CITY, UTAH – Most patients who think they have penicillin allergies don’t, and they could be missing out on more effective treatment.
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Antimicrobial development model links financial incentives with public health needs
Duke University researchers have designed a model for the development and sustainable use of antimicrobials that links payments more directly to...
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Study findings cast doubt on community-acquired pneumonia diagnostic practices
Practice changes may be necessary.
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Copper IUDs increase bacterial vaginosis risk
PARK CITY, UTAH – These IUDs cause heavier and longer menstrual bleeding, which in turn disrupts the vaginal microbiome.
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Standardized infection ratio for CLABSI almost halved since 2009
Other hospital-related infections can’t match drop in SIR for central line–associated bloodstream infections.
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New acellular pertussis vaccine may solve waning immunogenicity problem
MADRID - Genetically inactivated pertussis toxin is designed to target ongoing pertussis resurgence.
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Physicians shift on support of single-payer system
Opinions “appear to have evolved” since a 2008 survey, when the majority of physicians opposed it.
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Role of fidaxomicin for C. difficile infection continues to evolve
The role of fidaxomicin for treating mild to moderate <i>Clostridium difficile</i> infection is still finding its way.
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CBO: End of ACA subsidies would mean short-term exit of insurers
The availability of plans is expected to rebound.
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Inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine safe, effective in 6- to 35-month-olds
Randomized controlled trial was conducted on four continents.
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Researchers develop 30-min antibiotic susceptibility test for UTI
New research suggests it is possible to develop a point-of-care test for patients with urinary tract infections.