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Infective Endocarditis Prevalence in Dutch Patients With Positive Blood Cultures
Data from a nationwide registry in Denmark showed that patients with Enterococcus faecalis bacteremia had the highest prevalence of infective endocarditis, followed by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp.
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Episodic Vertigo? Consider and Treat as Vestibular Migraine
Vertigo is a common and integral component of migraine and occurs with neuro-otologic abnormalities and psychiatric comorbidities. Treatment of episodic vertigo suspected to be due to vestibular migraine should mirror the multimodality treatment of migraine.
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Approach to Pediatric Abdominal Pain in the ED: Part I
Abdominal pain is a common pediatric chief complaint with a diversity of etiologies. Many are benign, but some have the potential for devastating consequences if a timely diagnosis is not made. Understanding and practicing a comprehensive approach facilitates consideration of more serious pathology while allowing for a focused diagnostic plan. This two-part series guides the clinician to a practical clinical approach to pediatric abdominal pain.
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Menstrual Cups: Risk for IUD Expulsion?
In this case series from Colorado, seven women experienced IUD expulsion with menstrual cup removal.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology Likely Heterogeneous?
Rare noncoding variants of the gene DENND1A, previously shown to play a key role in androgen biosynthesis in human ovarian theca cells, are significantly associated with familial polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Maternal Drug-Related Death and Suicide: Leading Causes of Postpartum Death in California
In a recent study, investigators found that drug-related death and suicide were leading causes of postpartum death in California.
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Vaginal Bowel Control System for Nonsurgical Treatment of Fecal Incontinence
The vaginal bowel control device provides a safe, effective, and durable treatment option for women with fecal incontinence.
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Inadequate Nurse Staffing Tied to Increase in Hospital-Acquired Infections
Researchers: Patients on units with both shifts understaffed were significantly more likely to develop infections two days later.
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TJC Requires Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs for Ambulatory Care
Starting next year, outpatient facilities that prescribe antimicrobial medications routinely must have put in place programs to combat antibiotic misuse, which promotes antibiotic resistance.