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More selective antibiotic shows promise for C. diff. infection
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The importance of toxin testing in C. difficile infection: Understanding the results
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Flu vaccine linked to lower risk for stroke: INTERSTROKE
One theory is that it’s the stimulation of the immune system rather than the protection of infection against influenza that is the key factor.
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Telehealth continues to loom large, say experts
Nine out of ten patients would recommend telemedicine to friends and family, and most physicians say they’re willing to devote significant time to...
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Most at-home STI testing kits fail to meet young people’s needs
Many programs are limited to adults, leaving teens with few options, and tests can be costly.
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Don’t let FOMI lead to antibiotic overuse
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Neonatal sepsis morbidity and mortality high across rich and poor countries
A shift toward broader-spectrum antibiotics and increasing antibiotic resistance has led to high levels of mortality and neurodevelopmental...
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Unexplained hepatitis cases in children reported in 10 U.S. states, more than 200 worldwide
Although the total number of worldwide cases remains small, the severity of the cases – as well as their unexplained cause – have health officials...
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Rapid MRSA and S. aureus decolonization beneficial for emergency hip surgery
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Antibiotic prescriptions to Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients in the U.S. are often inappropriate
“We were really surprised mainly by the racial findings.”
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Inappropriate antibiotic use in U.S. hospitals increased during pandemic