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Children with Long-Term Conditions Could Benefit from CBT

News May 24, 2019

Children and young people with long-term medical conditions who are suffering mental health issues could benefit from receiving cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), say UK investigators.
Hospital Staff Accused of Abusing Vulnerable Patients

News May 23, 2019
Chancellor Stands by Controversial NHS Pensions Taper

News May 22, 2019

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Hepatitis A: Breaking Out All Over

CDC Expert Commentary May 21, 2019

Every encounter with those at risk is an opportunity to vaccinate against hepatitis A.
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Fighting Superbugs With Multipronged Pushback

Medscape Medical News May 20, 2019
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Influenza Season Winds Down, but Not Done Yet, CDC Says

Medscape Medical News May 24, 2019
Vaccine Refusal Persists After Personal Belief Exemptions Banned in California

Reuters Health Information May 24, 2019
A Third of Reviews of Corneal-Disease Treatments Not Reliable

Reuters Health Information May 24, 2019
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FDA OKs First Diagnostic Test for Prosthetic Joint Infections

FDA Approvals May 24, 2019
Swimming, S'mores and Shots: Camps Harden Vaccine Rules in U.S. Measles Outbreak

Reuters Health Information May 24, 2019
UN Creates New Ebola Chief Role to Tackle Security, Political Issues in Congo

Reuters Health Information May 24, 2019
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FDA Issues Class l Recall of Three Blood Test Analyzers

News Alerts May 23, 2019
Half of US States Now Report Measles Cases

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2019

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Hepatitis A: Breaking Out All Over

Article May 21, 2019

Every encounter with those at risk is an opportunity to vaccinate against hepatitis A.
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CDC Guidance for Swine Influenza Virus Infection

Commentary May 9, 2019

Human infection with swine flu viruses can occur. Here's how to diagnose and treat swine flu.
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Your Norovirus Questions, Answered

Commentary April 11, 2019
10 Ways Climate Change Affects Patients

Article April 11, 2019

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Use of Dabigatran With Antiretrovirals

HIV Medicine June 20, 2019
Genomic Survey of Bordetella pertussis Diversity, U.S.

Emerging Infectious Diseases May 24, 2019
Increase in Hepatitis A Virus Infections--US, 2013-2018

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report May 24, 2019
The Quality of Antibiotic Prescribing for Patients With CKD

Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation May 23, 2019
Combined Immunosuppression in Adults >60 With Crohn's Disease

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics May 22, 2019
The Challenges of Diagnosing Lower-limb Cellulitis

The British Journal of Dermatology May 22, 2019

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The Antibiotic You Should (Almost) Always Avoid

Clinical Case May 23, 2019

What is the safest choice to treat CAP in an older patient? And what is the one drug you should always avoid if possible? How does your choice compare with the expert's?
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Physician Groups Decry Plan to Reverse Transgender Protections

Medscape Medical News May 24, 2019

Transgender individuals already are reluctant to seek care because of fears of discrimination, according to a recent survey.
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Pharmacy School Dean Has Book Review Retracted

News Alerts May 24, 2019
As ER Wait Times Grow, More Patients Leave Against Medical Advice

Kaiser Health News May 24, 2019
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