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Hospital-acquired infections with methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) have increased tremendously in recent years, with one study finding that MRSA-related hospitalizations in the United States more than doubled between 1999 and 2005.
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The Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) report that the Tennessee Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation has received a total research grant of $425,040 from Roche Diagnostics.
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The vaccines available today afford benefit to a wide range of ages: infants, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Many of the vaccines provide a proactive response to the conditions that were treated only retrospectively just a few years ago.1
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Whereas its potential benefits remain uncertain, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening may be associated with psychological harms. There has been a recent update to the screening guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
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A very large prospective study found no evidence that nuts, corn, popcorn, or seeds increased diverticular disease or its complications.
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A randomized controlled trial of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients not on insulin showed an increased depression score in those performing home glucose monitoring and no improvement in glycemic control.
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A short-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker with a rapid onset of action has been approved for intravenous use to reduce blood pressure.
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The established causal relationship between endothelial dysfunction and erectile dysfunction (ED) provides mechanistic insight into an obesity-sexual health linkage.
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The ECG shown was interpreted as showing sinus rhythm with blocked premature atrial contractions (PACs) as the reason for the slow rate.
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Guidelines for prediabetes from The American College of Endocrinology; statins for the prevention of dementia? Possible help for women suffering from sexual side effects while on antidepressants; government incentives for electronic prescribing; FDA Actions.
