Variation in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Febrile Infants
Across-institution variation in recommendations for CSF testing, ceftriaxone use in infants 29-56 days old
Noncancer Pain Patients Commonly Use Benzodiazepines
High prevalence of benzodiazepine use is inconsistent with guidelines
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Not Linked to Cardiac Arrhythmia
In adjusted analyses, no increased risk of arrhythmia with PPI use for critically ill patients
High Fracture Risk Could Indicate Periodontal Disease Too
Women with high fracture risk scores showed the strongest signs of gum disease
CDC Investigating Newly Discovered Tick-Borne Virus
'Bourbon virus' tied to previously healthy man's death within 11 days of symptoms
Fast-Replicating HIV Strains Damage Immune System Earlier
These fast-replicating strains appear to result in quicker progression
Ebola Transmitted Via Cough Possible, Not Likely
Researchers suggest close contact with droplets could create exposure
CDC: Increase in Hypothermia Deaths Over Past Decade
Those most at risk include seniors, the mentally ill, and those living alone
Radiation Therapy Most Common Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Research raises concerns about possible overuse of radiation therapy
Americans Living Longer Post-Cancer, but Disparities Remain
Study shows biggest improvements in people diagnosed between ages 50 and 64
