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Soft Drinks and Death

Investigators found drinking more soft drinks, both artificially sweetened and sugar-sweetened, is associated with a higher risk of death, cardiovascular illness, and digestive illnesses.

Airplane-Triggered Headaches

Severe, unilateral headaches that occur during airplane travel, particularly during landing, are most likely a variant of migraine headaches triggered by changes in cabin pressure.

When to Administer the 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: A Review of the ACIP Recommendations

Recently revised guidelines no longer recommend the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for most healthy adults.

Media coverage of professional athletes experiencing irreversible damage after repeated brain trauma and of the underreported rates and risks of pediatric concussion have heightened awareness surrounding head injury in sports and recreation. Concussion is now known to be a significant public health issue, with high rates of emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Much of the current concern surrounding concussions revolves around recognition, early diagnosis, treatment modalities, return-to-play, and prevention of recurrent concussions.

Why Was There Syncope?

The 12-lead ECG in the figure was obtained from a middle-aged woman with syncope and hypotension but no chest pain. No long lead rhythm strip is available. What might be causing her syncope?

Omeprazole Magnesium, Amoxicillin, and Rifabutin Delayed-Release Capsules (Talicia)

Talicia is indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults.

Urine Cultures: A Gateway to Antibiotic Overuse

Inappropriate antibiotics use in nursing homes across North America continues driving antibacterial resistance and the risk of Clostridioides difficile infection in the elderly.

Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone in Women

A task force of representatives from leading international societies issued guidance for appropriate prescribing of testosterone in women.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the United States — Not a Happy Picture

Since reaching historically low rates, many sexually transmitted infections have re-emerged in the United States. Of particular concern is the continued emergence of antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

More Women Look to Self-Managed Medication Abortion

Results of a recent study indicated that online abortion medication demand is highest in states with restrictive abortion policies. Findings showed that from Oct.15, 2017, to Aug. 15, 2018, 6,022 people living in the United States requested abortion medications from an online service. While requests came from across the nation, states with restrictive abortion policies saw higher volumes of requests.