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Not All Patients with Acute, Uncomplicated Diverticulitis Require Hospitalization
The authors conclude that outpatient treatment with oral antibiotics is as safe and effective as initial hospitalization for intravenous therapy, at a lower cost and without decline in quality of life. -
Clinical Briefs By Louis Kuritzky
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Pharmacology Update: Tasimelteon Capsules (Hetlioz)
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Calcium-Channel Blocker Clarithromycin Drug Interactions and Kidney Injury
In a retrospective cohort study, elderly patients who were prescribed calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) with clarithromycin were at increased risk for developing acute kidney injury. -
ECG Review: Group Beating from AV Wenckebach?
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Do Compression Stockings Prevent Post-Thrombotic Syndrome?
In a multicenter study of patients with an episode of first proximal deep venous thrombosis, elastic compression stocking use did not prevent the development of post-thrombotic syndrome. -
Internal Medicine Alert - Full March 15, 2014 Issue in PDF
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The Concept of Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia Is Not Accurate for Predicting Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that the healthcare-associated pneumonia concept was based on low-quality evidence confounded by publication bias and does not accurately identify antibiotic resistant pathogens. -
Immunization of Adults Updates
Recommendations for immunization of adults have been updated. -
Global Health: Infections Still Matter
At the dawn of this century, world leaders signed a Millennium Declaration with the target of reaching eight specific health-related goals by 2015.