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Hoffmann Takes the Helm at APIC
An infection preventionist with three decades of experience in the field will serve as the 2019 president of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. -
Can Novel Use of Gloves Overcome HH Problems?
With appropriate hand hygiene compliance extremely challenging during anesthesiology practice in the OR, some are considering double gloving or disinfecting gloves while still wearing them as has been done in Ebola outbreaks. -
Tips on Infection Control and Anesthesiology
A leading infection preventionist provided expert review on anesthesia infection control for recent guidelines issued by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. -
Special Report: Improving Infection Control in OR Anesthesiology
Threats to patient safety in anesthesia are compounded by prevailing attitudes that favor entrenched practices and discount the risk of infections. -
Prucalopride Tablets (Motegrity)
Prucalopride is indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
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Should Acute Appendicitis Be Managed Without Appendectomy?
A retrospective cohort study that used national insurance claims data revealed patients with acute appendicitis who were treated nonsurgically experienced higher rates of complications and higher overall care costs.
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Alcohol Use: No Safe Level
A systematic analysis of data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 on alcohol-linked disorders and patterns of alcohol use over 25 years worldwide found there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
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Helicobacter pylori: A Mini Primer
Although the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori seems to be decreasing in the United States, at least in higher socioeconomic strata, it remains a problem for lower-income groups, travelers to developing countries, and the rest of the world.
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
The Great Leveler; Increased Cancer Risk in HIV (Even With Long-Term Suppression)
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Low-Carbohydrate Diet Increases Energy Expenditure
Consistent with the role of insulin and carbohydrate intake, a low-carbohydrate diet increases energy expenditure and facilitates the maintenance of weight loss.