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How to have a rational approach to the FUO work-up
CHICAGO – A stepwise approach focuses on infection without ignoring the zebras.
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Clinicians persist in prescribing antibiotics for acne
The analysis identified a marked increase in spironolactone prescribing among women with acne, by dermatologists and nondermatologists.
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Anidulafungin effectively treated invasive pediatric candidiasis in open-label trial
SAN DIEGO – The intravenous echinocandin anidulafungin effectively treated invasive candidiasis in children, with a safety profile resembling that...
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House, Senate committees clear CHIP reauthorization
How different were efforts by legislators in the House and in the Senate?
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Maternal antepartum depression creates bevy of long-term risks in offspring
PARIS – Criminality, violence, and severe mood disorders.
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Five takeaways from Congress’ failure to extend funding for children’s coverage
Congress finally seems ready to take action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program after funding lapsed Sept. 30.
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Thinking may be shifting about first-line AOM treatment
But a 10-day antimicrobial course is still best for younger children.
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U.S. House passes 20-week abortion ban
Congressional leaders are talking about abortion again, but the 20-week ban is unlikely to get a vote in the Senate.
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Current pneumococcal vaccines knock out many serotypes, but others take their place
Trying to target the latest serotype before another one pops up.
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HCA is the country’s highest-volume health system
The Nashville, Tenn.–based corporation discharged twice as many patients as any other health system in 2016.
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Healthy youth sports participation excludes early specialization
CHICAGO – Early specialization has more risks than benefits.