Risk of Cardiac Events With Azithromycin, Amoxicillin Compared
The aim of the study was to use real-world data to compare the risk of cardiac events in new users of azithromycin vs amoxicillin.
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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown, School Closures on Pediatric Emergency Department Visits
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CVD, Non-CVD Mortality Increased With Azithromycin Use
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Improved Algorithms Needed to Identify Intravenous Drug Use-Associated Endocarditis
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Initial Presentation Not Associated With Pathogen in Infectious Encephalitis
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Intravenous Anakinra May Be Useful in the Treatment of Cytokine Storm Syndromes
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Aspiration, Infections Increase Risk for Bronchiectasis in AERD
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Managing Sarcoidosis During COVID-19 Pandemic: An Expert Guidance Statement
In patients with sarcoidosis, COVID-19 can increase the risk for poor outcomes and death, which has resulted in the need for additional guidance on caring for these patients during the pandemic.
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