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Misdiagnosis often leads to improper antibiotic use in hospitals

Proper Analysis Over Intuition for Avoiding Improper Antibiotic Use

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Identifying illness correctly is key to drugs' effectiveness, researcher says
U.S. health officials are warning about accidental drownings from underwater breath-holding games and exercises.

CDC Warns Against ‘Dangerous Breath Holding’ in Water

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Even seasoned athletes are drowning because of dangerous underwater behaviors, agency says
Adverse cardiac events are rare among adult patients presenting with chest pain with two negative findings for serial biomarkers

Admission Not Necessary for Many ER Patients With Chest Pain

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Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers say
Shift work may be hazardous to metabolic health

Shift Work Tied to Poor Health Indicators, Metabolic Syndrome

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Excess weight, sleep issues more common among those with changing schedules
For physicians who want to transition to private practice

Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice

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Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance

FDA: Watch for Ketoacidosis With SGLT2 Inhibitors

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Class of drugs includes canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, and empagliflozin
Delaying surgery for nephrolithiasis can increase the risk of complications

AUA: Delay to Surgery for Nephrolithiasis Ups Costs

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Complications more likely to arise with surgical delay
An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness that was traced back to an Oregon lake has led U.S. health officials to issue guidelines on swimming hygiene.

CDC: Untreated Swimming Water Can Foster Norovirus

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Safe hygiene practices can prevent norovirus outbreaks, CDC says
From 2000 to 2011 there was an increase in infective endocarditis incidence in the United States

Infective Endocarditis Incidence Up in U.S. From 2000 to 2011

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No increase in rates of hospitalization, valve surgery after 2007 IE prophylaxis guideline revisions
For pregnant women with intractable nausea relieved by frequent bathing

Case Report: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

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Syndrome should be considered in pregnant women with intractable nausea relieved by bathing