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Doxycycline Plus a Beta-Lactam to Treat Inpatients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
In this retrospective study of an elderly male population hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia, the combination of doxycycline with a beta-lactam was at least as effective as a respiratory fluoroquinolone or a combination of a beta-lactam with azithromycin.
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The Great Imitator Imitates Again
This case report serves as a reminder that even though pancolitis from secondary syphilis is rare, syphilitic proctitis is a not-uncommon manifestation of syphilis — and that syphilis can present as almost anything — even long COVID.
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Benefits, Risks of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Acute Ischemic Stroke or TIA
It will be important to determine the actual frequency of the CYP2C19 loss-of-function gene. Clinicians should consider point-of-care testing for patients before selecting and initiating dual antiplatelet therapy.
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Long-Term Outcomes in Intracerebral, Intraventricular Hemorrhage
It is important to avoid giving a poor prognosis early in the clinical course, and to continue supportive care until the long-term outcome truly is understood.
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The Dental Procedure-Infective Endocarditis Link Controversy Continues
Infective endocarditis was more common with dental surgery or tooth extractions in the preceding four weeks in high-risk patients. Researchers abrogated this risk with antibiotic prophylaxis before the procedure.
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Sodium Phenylbutyrate and Taurursodiol for Oral Suspension (Relyvrio)
Relyvrio can be prescribed to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in adults.
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A Slow But Regular Rhythm Pattern
The tracing was obtained from an older woman with a slow pulse. How should one interpret the ECG?
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Measles, Mumps, and Monkeypox
Measles and mumps are a threat to a population that is not vaccinated. Clinicians must recognize the symptoms and make an accurate and timely diagnosis to take care of the patient and minimize the impact to communities where we practice.
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MicroRNA Could Help Oncologists Craft Better Treatment Plans for Breast Cancer Patients
Researchers have been searching for biomarkers that are good predictors of cancer recurrence and mortality.
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Medical Orgs Ask White House to Intervene on Boarding Problem
More than 30 groups say making admitted patients wait for a room or transfer has become a national crisis.