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A retrospective analysis indicates that cefepime is effective in the treatment of patients with bacteremia due to Enterobacter species.
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We are proud to announce that our sister publication, Hospital Infection Control & Prevention, recently won First Place for Best Healthcare Newsletter at the annual awards of the Specialized Information Publishers Association (SIPA) in Washington, DC.
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Twelve weeks of aerobic exercise in previously sedentary women did not improve menopausal symptoms, but did modestly improve perceived sleep quality.
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One dose of Rhodiola rosea minimally, but statistically, improves endurance exercise.
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Spinal manipulative therapy provides benefits in one aspect of pain sensitivity for people suffering from low back pain.
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Probiotic therapies appear to be safe and may be helpful for various health problems.
The strongest evidence is for use as an adjunctive supportive therapy forgastrointestinal-related disorders.
Although direct colonic probiotic delivery therapies appear promising, further research is needed.
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A meta-analysis and a clinical trial, both published recently, found that the evidence of cardiovascular benefit with increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is weak at best. Large study samples make these results compelling, but caution is warranted in interpreting and applying them in practice.
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High-quality chest compressions are the most important factor in CPR rate, depth, timing, recoil, and without interruption.
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After caring for patients with Clostridium difficile infection, nearly 25% of health care workers were found to have hand contamination with C. difficile spores.
