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A combination of topical and systemic therapies was associated with successful MRSA decolonization.
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n this study of physicians working in French adult ICUs, evidence of burnout was present in nearly half. Burnout was more likely in female physicians, in those who were not married, and among those who reported strained relationships with colleagues and staff nurses.
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Small dense low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) particles are believed to be more atherogenic than large ones.
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Two recent large studies have looked at the effects of various inhaler combinations on outcomes in patients with COPD.
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Gami and his colleagues from the Mayo Clinic describe in this paper relationships between obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, and atrial fibrillation (AF).
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The role of statins in heart failure patients is poorly studied and controversial. Thus, Khush and colleagues analyzed the secondary endpoint in the Treating to New Targets (TNT) study of hospitalization for heart failure.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautions about increased risks of adverse events with the combination of statins and niacin, yet achieving current lipid treatment targets often requires multiple drug therapy.
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A longstanding controversy exists regarding the importance of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) as a cause for TIA or stroke.