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Once-Daily Omadacycline Noninferior to Twice-Daily Linezolid for ABSSSI in Adults
Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy Safe for Treating Chronic Hepatitis C Despite Reduced eGFR
Additional Reduced Antibiotic Susceptibility in Vancomycin-Resistant S aureus
Millions May Benefit From Treatment to Prevent Active TB
Aortic, Mitral Regurgitation Risk Increased With Fluoroquinolone Use
Direct-Acting Antivirals Do Not Adversely Affect Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development
Bilirubin: A Novel Indicator for Adverse Prognosis in Infective Endocarditis
Ceftaroline Approved for Younger Patients to Treat Acute Bacterial Skin/Skin Structure Infections
Men Less Knowledgeable About HPV, HPV Vaccination
Initiating Empirical Treatment for Sepsis Reduces Blood Culture Sensitivity
16S rDNA PCR Improves Bacterial Pyomyositis Diagnosis
Deep Surgical Site Infection After Knee Fracture Repair
No New US Measles Cases Reported Last Week
Latest Features & Opinion
KDIGO Guidelines: HCV in Chronic Kidney Disease Overview
Researchers posit that access to direct acting antivirals might ameliorate the risk for HCV transmission in dialysis centers, concurrently with universal immunization for HBV, which would probably eliminate viral hepatitis within the next ten years.
Should Aging Physicians Be Required to Undergo Cognitive Testing? Three Experts Weigh In
The issue of aging physicians poses serious challenges to the medical profession, with concerns that judgment or skills might decline with age.
AAN Issues Guideline Update for Immunization in MS
AAN has issued a practice guideline update for vaccine-preventable infections and immunizations for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). A subcommittee of the AAN — tasked with developing, disseminating and implementing these guidelines — found improvements and additions to the recommendations previously issued in 2002.
Do Your Patients Consult Google First? An Expert Interview
A 2013 Pew Research Center and Internet Life Project report found that 59% of US adults said that they turned to the Internet regarding a health problem during the past year.
