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Efficacy of Higher-dose Oseltamivir in Adults with Influenza A and B
In a prospective, open-label, intervention study conducted over four influenza seasons, higher dose oseltamivir compared to standard dose produced no additional benefits in patients with influenza A infection. It did lead to improved virologic response in those with influenza B, but this did not reach statistical significance. -
Does the AV Block Get Worse?
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Fidaxomicin More Effective than Vancomycin for Clostridium difficile Infection in Cancer Patients?
Resolution of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in patients with cancer treated with fidaxomicin or vancomycin. -
Are Hospitalists Associated with Improvements in Quality of Care?
The number of hospitalists in the United States has grown rapidly and it has been estimated that more than 80% of hospitals now employ hospitalists. -
Hospital Medicine Alert - Full February 2014 Issue in PDF
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New Oral Anticoagulants Poised to Alter Approach to AF
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of new oral anticoagulants with warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. -
Primary Care Reports - Full March 2014 Issue in PDF
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Side Effects of Opioids
Constipation is the most commonly reported side effect with opioid therapy. Tolerance does not generally develop. Most patients on chronic opioid therapy require prophylaxis -
Contraception focus: Combined hormones
Results of the 2013 Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey indicate that use of the NuvaRing contraceptive vaginal ring and the Evra contraceptive patch is consistent with 2012's figures. -
Extended OC use, Quick Start has arrived
Responses to the 2013 Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey indicate that many clinicians have moved to remove one hurdle to contraception by adopting the Quick Start method of method initiation.