Mixed Topics
Conference Coverage
A triple-antibiotic cure for Crohn’s disease?
SAN ANTONIO – “I see this as we’re standing at the same place now as we were standing with Helicobacter pylori 30 years ago.” – Dr. David...
Conference Coverage
Women with epilepsy less likely than controls to breastfeed
BALTIMORE – Education by the treating neurologist and postpartum lactation support are positively associated with...
Literature Review
Antibiotic use may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease
Use of antianaerobic or tetracycline antimicrobials may be associated with the later development of Parkinson’s disease.
Conference Coverage
Previously healthy patients hospitalized for sepsis show increased mortality
WASHINGTON – U.S. patients hospitalized with community-acquired sepsis had higher mortality when they had no other comorbidities.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Long-term antibiotics & stroke, CHD; Postvaccination seizures; more
Topics include: Poor response to statins • Postvaccination seizures • Hydroxychloroquine adherence in SLE • Long-term antibiotics & stroke,...
News
FDA advisory committee supports birth control patch approval
Concerns persist regarding pregnancy rates and VTE risk among women with obesity who use the patch.
News
Serum testosterone and estradiol levels associated with current asthma in women
The overall prevalence of current asthma in the sample was 9% (6% in men and 13% in women).
News
New study confirms rise in U.S. suicide rates, particularly in rural areas
“Long-term and persistent poverty appears to be more entrenched and economic opportunities more constrained in rural areas,” wrote Dr. Danielle L...
News
Five genetic variations associated with same-sex sexual behavior
Some of the candidate genes are associated with hormonal pathways, but their influence is small, and nonheterosexuality probably is tied to a...
Article
Polypharmacy: When might it make sense?
What are factors that could help determine whether a multi-medication regimen might be warranted for your patient?