Infectious Diseases
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Unique daptomycin dosing studied in obese patients with VRE bacteremia
Major finding: The rate of clinical cure was similar between obese patients with vancomycin-resistant enterococcal bacteremia who received...
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Data provide guidance on herpes zoster vaccination in rheumatoid arthritis
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Recurrent otitis may be linked to neonate-like immune response in young children
Major finding: Low immune response was found in 5.7% of children aged 6-30 months with recurrent otitis media.Data source: Analysis of serum...
Clinical Review
Influenza: Update for the 2013-2014 Season
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M. genitalium demands new STI treatment strategy
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Antibiotic-related illness in U.S. tops 2 million annually
Major finding: Annually, 23,000 Americans die after contracting antibiotic-resistant infections.Data source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
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Stats show MRSA declining, especially in hospitals
Major Finding: The estimated national rate of invasive MRSA infections declined 31% since 2005, with hospital-onset cases dropping 54%, health...
Clinical Review
Low, high dose vancomycin equally effective in C. difficile
Major finding:). A study that compared oral vancomycin 125 mg q.i.d. with 250 mg or higher q.i.d.
CE/CME
HPV Infection and Cervical Cancer Prevention
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article. Expires...