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Penicillin Allergy Linked to MRSA, C. Difficile Risk
Association is mediated by increased use of β-lactam alternative antibiotics
Variation in Quality of Trials for Atrial Fibrillation, Flutter
Most common trial endpoint is AF/AFL recurrence; rates of primary clinical endpoints are low
New Rules May Constrain Docs’ Ability to Treat Chronic Pain
Limitations on the use of prescription narcotics could complicate patient treatment
Nurse Preceptors Must Balance Teaching, Patient Care
Finding the balance includes supporting the novice, knowing when to step in, and debriefing
FDA Approves Epidiolex for Severe Forms of Epilepsy
Cannabidiol oral solution approved for patients 2 and older with Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes
Radiomic Model Approach for Characterizing Nodules Promising
Eight quantitative radiologic features result in optimism-corrected area under curve of 0.939
Prenatal Pediatric Visit Recommended for Expectant Families
Visit provides unique opportunity to address relationship between family and pediatric practice
Midlife Fitness Linked to Lower Risk of Depression, CVD Death
Reduction also seen in CVD mortality with antecedent depression in association with high fitness level
New Guidelines Increase Melanoma Staging Reproducibility
Greater reproducibility and higher concordance for melanoma staging with implementation of AJCC 8
Genetic Risk, Lifestyle Predict CVD, Diabetes Independently
No interactions seen for any outcome; log-additive effect on risk of developing cardiovascular disease
