Infectious Disease
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: a topical treatment for premature ejaculation; a meditation on novel oral anticoagulants; benefits of lung cancer screening among veterans.
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Insulin Glargine and Lixisenatide Injection (Soliqua)
A new treatment indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled on basal insulin or lixisenatide.
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Migraine and Stroke: Data Are Accumulating
The relationship between migraine and stroke is controversial, and findings vary across different population studies.
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White-coat Hypertension: Does It Predict Cardiovascular Disease?
The risk of cardiovascular events in white-coat hypertension subjects is comparable to age and risk-adjusted normotensive controls.
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Common Triggers of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Physical exertion and anger or emotional upset are common one hour before the onset of symptoms of acute myocardial infarction.
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Dental Care May Reduce Risk of Pneumonia; Stop Kissing Your Chickens; Blood Safety and Global Infections
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Cefpodoxime proxetil (Vantin®)
Cefpodoxime is an oral third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that was FDA-approved in 1998 for the treatment of various mild to moderate susceptible infections.
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Diabetes and Vitamin C Deficiency May Be Common
Low levels of vitamin C were noted in seven of 11 patients with diabetes, including six of seven with lower extremity ulcers. Vitamin C repletion appeared to help heal these ulcers.
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Cryptosporidiosis in India — and in Your Community Swimming Pool?
Almost all children in some parts of India have at least one Cryptosporidium infection during the first three years of life.
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Antibiotic Stewardship in Outpatient Settings
The implementation of antibiotic stewardship principles in all outpatient settings is crucial to the struggle against growing antimicrobial resistance and to optimal patient outcomes.