CHEST 2012: Antibiotics Don’t Cure Cough from ‘Common Cold’ in Kids
New Research suggests that antibiotics are not effective in treating cough due to the common cold...
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FDA Expands Approved Use of Sapien Artificial Heart Valve
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved indication for the Sapien...
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IDWeek 2012: EMRs Improve Treatment of ARV Recipients
The Particulars: Antiretroviral (ARV) medication errors may lead to toxicity and could decrease...
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IDWeek 2012: HAART Dosing Errors Common in HIV Patients
The Particulars: Among patients with HIV who are admitted to the hospital, missed doses and...
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IDWeek 2012: Medication Errors for HIV Patients Often Unrecognized
The Particulars: Patients with HIV who are prescribed highly active anti-retroviral therapy...
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IDWeek 2012: Study Shows Flu Deadly in Otherwise Healthy Kids
New data being presented at IDWeek 2012 shows the fatal risk that influenza poses even for...
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Pediatricians Cut Inappropriate Antibiotic Rx in Half
A study involving one of the nation’s largest networks of pediatric practices was able to nearly...
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CHEST 2012
The American College of Chest Physicians annual meeting, CHEST 2012, is recognized worldwide as...
Read MoreFDA Approves Jetrea for Symptomatic Vitreomacular Adhesion in the Eyes
On Oct. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Jetrea (ocriplasmin), the first drug approved to treat an eye condition called symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion (VMA). VMA can contribute to eye problems if the...
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IDWeek 2012: Is UV Light Effective in Controlling Infection?
The Particulars: Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of ultraviolet-C (UV-C)...
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IDWeek 2012: Reducing Bloodstream Infections in the ICU
The Particulars: Many infections in ICUs are caused by increasingly antibiotic-resistant bacteria...
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IDWeek 2012
New research was presented at IDWeek 2012, the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Disease...
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Anesthesiology 2012: John M. Zerwas, MD, Installed as President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists
John M. Zerwas, M.D. was installed today as President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Diabetes Notification System Improves Perioperative Outcomes
The Particulars: Patients with diabetes have a higher likelihood of undergoing major surgeries, a...
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Anesthesiology 2012: The Benefits of Anesthesiologist Involvement in Triage
The Particulars: Primary care physicians have historically “cleared” most patients in the United...
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Anesthesiology 2012: Are Immediate and Long-Term Pain After a Motor Vehicle Collision Hereditary?
Two studies examine the role of genes in immediate and long-term pain. Two studies presented at...
Read MoreACEP 2012: The Benefits of Early Patient–Physician Assignment
The Particulars: Crowding in EDs throughout the United States has been labeled a national crisis in need of systematic approaches to improve patient flow and increase bed capacity. Physician engagement and involvement in patient...
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Anesthesiology 2012: A Closer Look at Maternal Sepsis-Related Mortality
The Particulars: Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in pregnant or postpartum women...
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Anesthesiology 2012: New Research Shows Experimental Treatment for PTSD to Have Positive Effect on Memory Function
A complex case presentation released today at the annual American Society of Anesthesiologists...
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