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iPad app puts cognitive screening in the hands of MS patients
The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test app attempts to sidestep the problem of time and manpower in administering cognitive screening.
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New agents may bring hope for SLE patients
SANDESTIN, FLA. – Dr. Michelle Petri describes promising drugs under investigation and goals for drug treatment for different patients with SLE....
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MDR Candida auris is on the move
MADRID - C. auris made its first appearance in Spain 2 years ago, and infection control specialists are still struggling to eradicate it.
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SAMHSA’s new general embarks on a new mission
Dr. Elinore F. McCance-Katz wants the agency to shift its focus away from peer-support services and toward evidence-based treatments.
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For Gram-negative bacteremias, 7 days of antibiotics is enough
MADRID – Two weeks of antibiotic treatment conferred no benefits over 7 days of treatment in patients with Gram-negative bacteremias.
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VIDEO: Calming microglia might control fibromyalgia
SANDESTIN, FLA. – Dextronaltrexone, an isomer of the drug commonly employed in addiction medicine, might calm microglia and reduce fibromyalgia...
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Three days of beta-lactam beat clinically stable CAP
For some community-acquired pneumonia patients, short-term antibiotic therapy is a viable alternative to traditional longer courses.
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VIDEO: Characteristic flora define intestinal microbiome in scleroderma
SANDESTIN, FLA. – Some species are associated with specific gastrointestinal symptoms.
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VIDEO: Let clinical scenario, not imaging, guide sarcoidosis treatment
SANDESTIN, FLA. – “Let two things drive your decision to treat: danger to an organ, and quality of life,” says Dr. Daniel Culver.
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VIDEO: Dual studies seek answers in isolated skin vasculitis
SANDESTIN, FLA. – ARAMIS and CUTIS studies aim to determine treatment, histopathology, and genetics of isolated skin vasculitis.
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ESBL-B before colorectal surgery ups risk of surgical site infection
MADRID – ESBL-B appears to be a factor in infection after colorectal surgery.
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ESBL-resistant bacteria spread in hospital despite strict contact precautions
Adherence to strict contact isolation and hand hygiene is never 100% in a real-life scenario.
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CAZ-AVI appears safe, effective in pediatric complicated UTI, intra-abdominal infections
MADRID The combo CAZ-AVI, with or without metronidazole, cured close to 90% of UTIs and intra-abdominal infections in both studies.
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Don’t shorten therapy for older, sicker cellulitis patients
Elderly patients with cellulitis and comorbid conditions probably need a full 12-day course of treatment.
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Piperacillin-tazobactam tripled risk of death for patients with cephalosporin-resistant septicemia
The MERINO study was stopped after an interim analysis revealed increased mortality with use of piperacillin-tazobactam for septicemia.