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Doxycycline Plus a Beta-Lactam to Treat Inpatients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia

In this retrospective study of an elderly male population hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia, the combination of doxycycline with a beta-lactam was at least as effective as a respiratory fluoroquinolone or a combination of a beta-lactam with azithromycin.

Advocates Underscore Importance of Colonoscopies

Follow-up media reports about possibly incomplete research on this subject may have created confusion.

Scientists Are Worried About Air Quality and Dementia Risk

Traffic-related air pollution raises red flags for neurological health.

Researchers: Telehealth Visits OK for High Blood Pressure Monitoring

Although there was no difference in long-term outcomes, patients treated virtually were happier with their care than those who went to the clinic.

Dextromethorphan/Bupropion (Auvelity)

Auvelity can be prescribed to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

Antibiotic Resistance: We Were Doing Great and then COVID Happened

After improvement, antimicrobial resistance in the United States significantly increased.

Clinical Significance of Mitral Annular Calcification

Researchers found mitral annular calcification to be uncommon, and few experienced associated moderate to severe mitral stenosis or regurgitation. However, the latter group recorded a high mortality rate over three years follow-up, which was significantly lower in those who underwent valve interventions, even when corrected for younger age, fewer comorbidities.

Family Members of Critically Ill Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia Have a High Burden of Symptoms of PTSD

This multicenter cohort study found a high incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms among family members of COVID-19 patients at three months after the index intensive care unit admission.

Hot Trials from the European Society of Cardiology Annual Congress

Some highlights from two key studies presented in Barcelona, Spain, between Aug. 26 and Aug. 29, 2022, along with Dr. Crawford’s personal commentary on both.

Importance of Medication Adherence in Ischemic Heart Disease

The results of a subanalysis of the ISCHEMIA trial indicated about one-quarter of patients in both conservative and invasive strategy groups were nonadherent to recommended medical therapy at baseline. Nonadherence was associated with worse health status in both groups at baseline and after one year.