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WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Not a Global Emergency
There have been 181 confirmed cases, including 104 deaths, so far in the outbreak
CDC: Many Pregnant Women Not Receiving Immunizations
Less than half who were pregnant during peak flu vaccination period in 2017 to 2018 were vaccinated
Limited Evidence for OTC Preps to Treat Nasal Symptoms of Colds
Nasal decongestants can be used for short periods for adults; their safety is unclear for children
Procurement Requirements Drive Interoperability in Health Care IT
Steps outlined for health systems to establish comprehensive, ongoing procurement strategies
Seven-Day Metronidazole Better for Trichomoniasis Tx in Women
Women in the seven-day-dose group less likely to be positive at test of cure versus single-dose group
Long-Term Benzodiazepines Do Not Up Mortality in COPD, PTSD
No difference in mortality, but risk for suicide elevated with long-term benzodiazepine use
Dose Range of IV Ketamine for Adjunct Tx of Depression Tested
Single IV doses of 0.5 or 1.0 mg/kg better than active placebo at cutting depression symptoms
Gabapentin Beats Pregabalin for Chronic Sciatica
More frequent adverse events seen with pregabalin, especially when taken before gabapentin
Well-Being of Young Adults on Kidney Replacement Tx Studied
Well-being and medication adherence negatively linked to psychological morbidity, dialysis
American Academy of Otolaryngology, Oct. 7-10
The 122nd American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting and OTO Experience The annual meeting of the American Academy of...
