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Cefpodoxime proxetil (Vantin®)

Cefpodoxime is an oral third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that was FDA-approved in 1998 for the treatment of various mild to moderate susceptible infections.

Diabetes and Vitamin C Deficiency May Be Common

Low levels of vitamin C were noted in seven of 11 patients with diabetes, including six of seven with lower extremity ulcers. Vitamin C repletion appeared to help heal these ulcers.

Cryptosporidiosis in India — and in Your Community Swimming Pool?

Almost all children in some parts of India have at least one Cryptosporidium infection during the first three years of life.

Antibiotic Stewardship in Outpatient Settings

The implementation of antibiotic stewardship principles in all outpatient settings is crucial to the struggle against growing antimicrobial resistance and to optimal patient outcomes.

No Significant Association Between Autism Risk and Maternal Influenza and Vaccination

A very large cohort study over 11 years failed to find an association between autism risk and maternal influenza infection or influenza vaccination during pregnancy. A low risk of autism was associated on initial analysis with first-trimester vaccination, but adjusting statistically for the multiplicity of hypotheses tested in the study showed that this association could be due to chance (P = 0.10).

Fecal Transplant vs. Oral Vancomycin Taper for Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection

In a small randomized, controlled trial that compared fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) administered by enema to a six-week oral vancomycin taper, FMT was not more effective for patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness May Stave Off the Development of Depression

Lower cardiorespiratory fitness increases the risk of developing depression in adults.

Is Low Vitamin D Status Connected to an Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

In Greenland Inuit, increasing serum hydroxyvitamin D3 was associated with a worsening of physiological measurements and definitions of glucose homeostasis, contrary to what was expected.

Extra-virgin Olive Oil Reduces Postprandial Glucose in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

In this study, the authors demonstrated significantly improved postprandial glucose levels in patients that consumed high glycemic index meals with extra-virgin olive oil compared to meals with butter or low fat meals.

Physical Activity ‘Moves’ Teens Away from Depression

Physical exercise may alleviate symptoms of depression in adolescents.