Low-Dose Rifaximin Reduces Endotoxin Level in Cirrhosis
Similar reduction in serum endotoxin level for low-dose, high-dose rifaximin.
Treatments
ASTRO: Less Chemo, Radiation May Be Effective for HPV-Related Throat Cancer
Lower doses also lower unwanted side effects, researchers report.
Opioid Adjustment May Be Warranted During Peak Respiratory Illness Season
A patient with debilitating chronic pain experiences an altered level of consciousness following a bout of the flu. Could his high-dose opioid regimen be to blame?
FDA Warns About Risk of Liver Injury Associated with Two Hepatitis C Drugs
Cautionary label will be added to Viekira Pak and Technivie, agency says.
Microbiota Restoration Treatment Designated Breakthrough Therapy for CDI
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to RBX2660, a Microbiota Restoration Therapy (MRT), for the treatment of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI).
Most Older Adults Want Active Role in Health Care Decision Making
More than two-thirds of older adults self-manage their health care activities.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis May Reduce Recurrent UTI Risk by 50%
New meta-analysis also found no significant difference in risk between antimicrobial agents in head-to-head trials.
Concomitant Treatment With Vancomycin, Certain Medications May Boost Acute Kidney Injury Risk
New studies may clarify the risks associated with antibiotic combinations that include vancomycin, a drug with well-known nephrotoxicities.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to Researchers Focused on Parasitic Infections
After decades of limited progress in developing durable therapies for parasitic diseases, the discoveries by this year’s Laureates radically changed the situation.
ACP Releases Guidelines for Unexplained Chronic Cough
The American College of Chest Physicians has issued an evidence-based guideline on appropriate treatments for unexplained chronic cough (UCC), including pharmacotherapy and speech pathology.
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