Internal Medicine Alert – March 30, 2018
March 30, 2018
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Another Reason to Get the Flu Shot Every Year
In a case-control study, among older adults, repeated vaccination for influenza was twice as effective in preventing severe influenza compared to non-severe influenza in patients who were admitted to the hospital.
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Physician Burnout: A Multi-specialty Perspective
Although different specialties address the problem of physician burnout, studies suggest the most effect is gained from organizational interventions.
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Providers Facilitate Transmission of Resistant Organisms
A closer look at the role providers play in the transmission of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.
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Apalutamide Tablets (Erleada)
Apalutamide is indicated for the treatment of patients with non-metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: improving cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients; digging deeper into penicillin allergies; and treating osteoporosis.