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In this issue: Apixaban and rivaroxaban near approval for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation; fidaxomicin for C. difficile infections; guideline for intensive insulin therapy; and FDA Actions.
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HPV infection is a major cause of morbidity in both genders. HPV vaccination (both bivalent and quadrivalent) has proved effective in girls and women, including those outside of the original age indications and those with prior sexual activity. Much less is known of vaccine efficacy in boys and men for the prevention of HPV-associated diseases.
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The efficacy of statins in preventing cardiovascular events is well known, but approximately 10% of patients will develop elevations in liver function tests (LFTs).
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Anosognosia is an important, but often neglected, part of the neurological examination in a patient with stroke.
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This retrospective cohort study demonstrated that single-dose etomidate administration during rapid-sequence intubation was not associated with adverse outcomes in patients with sepsis or septic shock.
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Clinicians should consider prescribing levothyroxine at bedtime since this study demonstrates significantly improved thyroid hormone levels compared to morning intake.
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This retrospective analysis of a large number of patients presenting with pulmonary embolism demonstrated that hyponatremia is common in this condition and is an independent predictor of 30-day mortality and hospital readmission.
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While it is not in the top tier of contraceptive effectiveness, the diaphragm remains an option as a female-controlled method of birth control. What do you know about this form of family planning?
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What is your practice when it comes to screening women for chlamydia? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual chlamydia screening for all sexually active young women age 25 and younger.
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Your next patient is a young woman who was in two months ago for a chlamydia infection. You provided her with a prescription and asked that she have her partner come in for evaluation, testing, and treatment.