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Antibiotic Stewardship in Outpatient Settings
The implementation of antibiotic stewardship principles in all outpatient settings is crucial to the struggle against growing antimicrobial resistance and to optimal patient outcomes.
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No Significant Association Between Autism Risk and Maternal Influenza and Vaccination
A very large cohort study over 11 years failed to find an association between autism risk and maternal influenza infection or influenza vaccination during pregnancy. A low risk of autism was associated on initial analysis with first-trimester vaccination, but adjusting statistically for the multiplicity of hypotheses tested in the study showed that this association could be due to chance (P = 0.10).
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Fecal Transplant vs. Oral Vancomycin Taper for Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection
In a small randomized, controlled trial that compared fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) administered by enema to a six-week oral vancomycin taper, FMT was not more effective for patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.
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Want Better 30-Day Outcomes? Female Physicians May Be Key, Study Says
Women physicians have better 30-day outcomes than their male counterparts, a new study suggests.
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Common Pediatric Upper Extremity Overuse Injuries
Pediatric overuse injuries are becoming very common as the intensity of athletic competition extends to our younger population. Acute care providers must include these injuries in their differential as they listen to and examine young athletes. Identification and coordination of care with a sports medicine expert will optimize the long-term outcomes for these children.
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness May Stave Off the Development of Depression
Lower cardiorespiratory fitness increases the risk of developing depression in adults.
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Is Low Vitamin D Status Connected to an Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?
In Greenland Inuit, increasing serum hydroxyvitamin D3 was associated with a worsening of physiological measurements and definitions of glucose homeostasis, contrary to what was expected.
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Extra-virgin Olive Oil Reduces Postprandial Glucose in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
In this study, the authors demonstrated significantly improved postprandial glucose levels in patients that consumed high glycemic index meals with extra-virgin olive oil compared to meals with butter or low fat meals.
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Physical Activity ‘Moves’ Teens Away from Depression
Physical exercise may alleviate symptoms of depression in adolescents.
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The Effect of Stress on Food
Stress experienced prior to eating may raise inflammation levels as much as eating a high saturated fat meal in a relaxed state.