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Consistency Treating Nausea in Pregnancy Could Save Money

News December 18, 2018

A more consistent approach to treating nausea and vomiting in pregnancy could save the NHS millions of pounds, say researchers.
Stroking Babies 'Reduces Pain During Medical Procedures'

News December 18, 2018
Social Prescribing – a Way of Living

Article December 18, 2018

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Non-children's Hospitals Fall Short on CAP Prescribing

Medscape Medical News December 12, 2018

Most children admitted to non-children's hospitals with community-acquired pneumonia failed to receive antibiotics in accordance with guidelines, a study found.
Should Flu Vaccine Be Mandatory for Medical Staff?

Medscape Reader Polls December 12, 2018
Continuing Shingrix Vaccine Shortage Challenging Physicians, Patients

Medscape Medical News November 21, 2018

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Shingles Patterns Differ in Hematologic and Solid Cancers

Medscape Medical News December 18, 2018
AAO 2018

Medical Historian Prescribes, Fact Checks for Television

Medscape Medical News December 18, 2018
Flu Shots Cut Risk of Premature Death With Heart Failure

Reuters Health Information December 17, 2018
Bacteria-Ridden Stethoscopes Abound in Hospitals

Medscape Medical News December 17, 2018
Jury Convicts Ex-Employees of Pharmacy in Deadly U.S. Meningitis Outbreak

Reuters Health Information December 16, 2018
Baseline HPV Status Predicts Development of High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia

Reuters Health Information December 16, 2018
With No Antiretrovirals, Venezuela HIV Patients Rely on Leaf Remedy

Reuters Health Information December 14, 2018
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EU Panel Recommends Tobramycin PARI for Pseudomonas in CF

International Approvals December 14, 2018

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CDC Expert Commentary

Rotavirus Is Still With Us--How to Prevent an Outbreak

Commentary December 3, 2018

Rotavirus outbreaks can affect almost anyone--healthy and unhealthy, young and old, vaccinated and unvaccinated.
CDC Expert Commentary

Latent TB: Updated Treatment Recommendations

Commentary December 17, 2018

CDC has updated guidance and resources for the treatment of latent TB infection--with important changes.
Are Showerheads Causing Chronic Lung Infections?

Commentary December 17, 2018
Viral Hepatitis: Five Highlights From the Liver Meeting

Commentary November 29, 2018

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Journal Articles View All

Volatile Organic Compounds of Malignant Breast Cancer Wounds

Wounds December 18, 2018
Posaconazole Use in Infants and Children

Pediatric Pharmacotherapy December 17, 2018
Terrestrial Bird Migration and West Nile Virus Circulation

Emerging Infectious Diseases December 17, 2018
Real-world Effectiveness of Elbasvir/Grazoprevir in HCV

Journal of Viral Hepatitis December 14, 2018
Increase in Acute Flaccid Myelitis -- United States, 2018

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report December 12, 2018
Detection of Tickborne Relapsing Fever Spirochete

Emerging Infectious Diseases December 10, 2018

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A 42-Year-Old Woman With a Chronic Productive Cough

Case Challenge December 14, 2018

A 42-year-old woman with a chronic productive cough is repeatedly treated for pneumonia. At her latest follow-up, she reports intermittent dyspnea and fatigue. What's the diagnosis?
Fast Five Quiz: HIV Recognition and Diagnosis

Interactive Quiz November 29, 2018
A 65-Year-Old Woman With Dizziness After Colonoscopy

Case Challenge November 12, 2018
Fast Five Quiz: Common Food Poisoning Pathogens

Interactive Quiz November 12, 2018

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ANAC 2018

November 8-10, 2018 Denver, Colorado
HIV 2018

October 28-31, 2018 Glasgow, United Kingdom
IDWeek 2018

October 3-7, 2018 San Francisco, California

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Majority of Healthcare Professionals Back Single-Payer System

Medscape Medical News December 18, 2018

Supporters cited better health outcomes and lower costs in countries with single-payer care.
Mental Health Treatment Now Available at Walmart

Medscape Medical News December 17, 2018
Alert

Physicians, Patients Vow to Overturn Ruling Striking Down ACA

Medscape Medical News December 15, 2018
Six Michigan Physicians Charged in $464M Pain Pill Conspiracy

Medscape Medical News December 14, 2018

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