Controlling Antibiotic Adverse Drug Reactions in Cystic Fibrosis
The majority of patients with cystic fibrosis experience at least 1 antibiotic adverse drug reaction.
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Higher Frequency of Typical Usual Interstitial Pneumonia Radiologic Pattern in COPD
A typical usual interstitial pneumonia pattern was the predominant radiologic pattern seen in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary hypertension.
Effect of RSV Infection on Lung Function in Transplant Patients
Patients with established chronic lung allograft dysfunction may have a higher risk for respiratory syncytial virus infections, but lung function decline does not appear to be significantly affected.
Top Medical Organizations Call for Solutions to Reduce Firearm-Related Injury and Death
Individuals representing some of the nation’s preeminent medical organizations have called for “reasonable, evidence-based solutions” to reduce injury and death related to firearms.
TB Treatment Monitoring: Molecular Bacterial Load Assay vs Standard Testing
Compared with standard of care tests and most clinical signs, the molecular bacterial load assay demonstrated higher sensitivity and more rapid turnaround times for monitoring tuberculosis treatment.
Decreasing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Level I Trauma Patients
Performing therapeutic bronchoscopy at the time of intensive care unit admission may decrease ventilator-associated pneumonia incidence in patients with level I trauma.
AHA Issues Scientific Statement on Managing Chagas Cardiomyopathy
The most common findings in patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy include cardiac rhythm abnormalities, myocardial abnormalities, aneurysms, and thromboembolism.
Abacavir ART Does Not Increase Risk for Myocardial Infarction or CVD
Abacavir-containing antiretroviral therapy does not appear to confer an increased risk for myocardial infarction or coronary artery disease.
Confronting Coronary Heart Disease in HIV/AIDS
A review of coronary heart disease in patients with HIV.
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