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Another Cause of Rickettsial-Spotted Fever in the United States
A fourth pathogen, Rickettsia parkeri, has been identified as a newly identified cause of rickettsial spotted fever in the United States. -
Are Two Tests Better Than One for Detecting Invasive Aspergillosis?
The case for this PCR assay for aspergillus DNA remains unproven; and that proof can only be obtained by undertaking a formal prospective study in which samples for the detection of galactomannan and fungal DNA by PCR are taken at several predetermined intervals eg, 2-3 times weekly from all patients at risk. -
Pseudomonas, Ear Cartilage and Cell-to-Cell Signaling
The interaction of cell to cell negative with cell to cell positive may be the crucial consideration between real patients. -
Pharmacology Watch: Britain to Allow Over-the-Counter Sales of Zocor
FDA Rejects Plan B Bid; Rosuvastatin: Markets Most Potent Statin; FDA Actions -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Decision Analysis of Treatment Strategies for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
In late-onset VAP, survival improved and costs decreased using initial coverage with 3 antibiotics. Mini-BAL did not improve survival, but decreased costs and antibiotic usage. -
The Forgotten Art and Science of Hand Hygiene
This concise review makes a compelling case for a change in the healthcare workers behavior. Helpful hints including increasing the use of alcohol-based formulations to reduce the time constrains are provided throughout the article. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Full June issue in PDF
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Myasthenia Gravis 2004
Does prednisone, administered early in the course of ocular myasthenia, affect its progression to generalized disease?