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Fixed-Course Antibiotics Good for Intraabdominal Infection
Outcomes similar for fixed-duration abx therapy, therapy extended through symptom resolution
ATS: Risk of Pneumonia Up With Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD
Observational studies show reduction in odds of pneumonia-associated, all-cause mortality
Statins, Fibrates Linked to 30% Lower Stroke Risk in Elderly
But no association between statins and lower risk of coronary heart disease in this group
Prednisone for Sciatica No Better Than Placebo
But steroid was tied to small improvements in ability to perform daily activities
American Urological Association, May 15-19
The American Urological Association's 2015 Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Urological Association was held from May 15 to 19 in...
Enoxaparin Prevents VTEs in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Enoxaparin effective for preventing VTEs with no adverse effect on major bleeding, chemo efficacy
High-Value Care Advice Provided for Cancer Screening
Review of guidelines and evidence provides advice for screening for five common types of cancer
Hospital Stays Longer Without Prophylactic Laxatives
Findings among elderly congestive heart failure patients taking laxatives at home
Changes Observed in HbA1c During Ramadan
Of metabolic parameters, HbA1c changes most, especially in those with HbA1c ≥10 percent
Recommendations Developed for Responding to ICU Tx Requests
Multisociety recommendations on responding to requests for potentially inappropriate tx in ICU
