-
-
Garbutt and colleagues performed a randomized placebo controlled trial designed to evaluate the efficacy of antibiotic therapy in patients with a clinical diagnosis of acute rhinosinusitis at 10 primary care practices in St. Louis.
-
-
The concern regarding influenza infection is high in cancer patients since the rate of infection is considerably higher and mortality is four times greater than in the general population.
-
A new benzodiazepine anticonvulsant was recently approved for the treatment of a difficult-to-treat childhood epilepsy (Lennox-Gastaut syndrome [LGS]). Clobazam is manufactured by Catalent Pharma Solutions and marketed as ONFI.
-
Excessive daytime sleepiness appears to be an important risk factor for stroke. It is unknown whether this is related to obstructive sleep apnea or other mechanisms.
-
A meta-analysis demonstrates that earlier nephrologist referral leads to reduced mortality and hospitalization as well as better preparation and dialysis access placement.
-
-
Between statin head-to-head trials are uncommon.
-
The advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) of the CDC has updated their recommendations for immunization of health care providers (HCP) against communicable infectious diseases.
