ACP, CDC Offer Antibiotic Rx Guidelines for ARTIs
Physicians' group and CDC jointly advise that the meds not be prescribed for colds, bronchitis in adults
B12 Deficiency Common in Long-Term Care Residents
Researcher says findings warrant consideration of mandatory B12 screening at admission
Physicians Choose Less Aggressive Care at End of Life
Doctors less likely to die in a hospital, have surgery, and to be admitted to the ICU
Pre-Stroke Aspirin Use May Reduce Stroke Severity
Less stroke severity for aspirin users versus nonusers with large artery atherosclerosis
Ranolazine Added to Glimepiride Cuts HbA1c in T2DM
Association not seen for patients treated with background metformin therapy
Medical Marijuana May Help Treat, Prevent Migraines
Average number of headaches cut in half, but experts say more research needed
KRAS, BRAF V600E Mutations Impact Survival in Colon Cancer
Mutations linked to shorter survival in patients with microsatellite-stable tumors
Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research
Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
Prophylactic Antibiotic Choice Impacts Post-Hysterectomy SSI
Increased risk of surgical site infection for those receiving β-lactam alternative, nonstandard regimen
Intensified Tx Doesn’t Up Survival in Tuberculous Meningitis
No significant difference for survival, secondary outcomes for standard, intensified treatment
