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In this retrospective study of C. difficile colitis due to a hypervirulent strain, 53% of 165 patients died.
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In this randomized pilot study, preoperative coronary revascularization in high-risk patients was not associated with an improved outcome.
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Statin-treated patients who developed symptoms of myopathy should be treated with at least 100 mg daily of coenzyme Q10 for a minimum of 30 days (assuming CPK values and/or other liver function tests are not abnormal) before discontinuing statin therapy.
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Stroke prevention among elderly patients with atrial fibrillation remains a challenging and pressing health concern.
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In patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis who are unable to expectorate sputum, culture of 3 induced sputum samples, all collected on the same day, is an effective and efficient means of diagnosis.
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Gavalda and colleagues reported their experience with treating 43 patients with E. faecalis endocarditis using a combination of intravenous ampicillin 2 g every 4 hours and ceftriaxone 2 g every 12 hours for 6 weeks.
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In anticipation of the 2007-2008 influenza season, The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) have updated their 2006 recommendations concerning the prevention and control of influenza.
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The FDA recently approved retapamulin (ALTABAX ) for topical treatment of impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes in adults and in children 9 months of age or greater.
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In the past decade, prolongation of the QT interval associated with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, or torsades de pointes (TdP), has accounted for the majority of withdrawals or restriction of the use of prescription drugs from the U.S. market.
