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The Infectious Diseases Society of America has updated their recommendations for the care of patients with suspected or diagnosed influenza; the clinical practice guidelines were published online Dec. 19 in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Updated Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Influenza

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Rapid molecular assays should be used to improve diagnosis; antivirals should begin as soon as possible
The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed its first guideline for the management of infantile hemangiomas; the clinical practice guideline was published online Dec. 24 in Pediatrics.

New AAP Guideline Available for Infantile Hemangioma Treatment

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Early intervention and/or referral recommended for potentially problematic infantile hemangiomas
Patients with opioid use disorder undergoing cardiac surgery have increased complications and costs

Complications, Costs Up With Cardiac Sx in Opioid Use Disorder

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No increased risk of mortality, but increase in incidence of major complications
For pregnant smokers

Vit C for Pregnant Smokers May Improve Newborn Lung Function

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Newborn lung function improved as measured by forced expiratory flow at three months of age
Two drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of rare blood diseases

FDA Approves Drugs for Treatment of Two Rare Blood Diseases

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Elzonris approved to treat BPDCN; Ultomiris approved for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
The risk for atrial fibrillation is increased among antidepressant users

A-Fib Risk Up for Antidepressant Users, but Higher Before Tx

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Antidepressant treatment linked to threefold increased risk during first month; link decreased over year
Incorrect prescribing alerts for psychotropic medications may be common

Incorrect Prescribing Alerts Common for Psychotropic Meds

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One-third with electronic Rx system that provides alerts believe system provides incorrect warnings
Teething jewelry products

FDA: Teething Jewelry Linked to at Least One Infant Death

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Threats from these products include choking, strangulation, injury to the mouth, infection
Patients taking fluoroquinolones may be at higher risk for ruptures or tears in the aorta

FDA: Fluoroquinolones Tied to Heart Vessel Ruptures, Tears

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Patients at risk include those with hypertension or certain genetic disorders and the elderly
For patients initiating oral anticoagulant therapy

Hospitalization for Upper GI Bleed Highest With Rivaroxaban

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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding hospitalization risk lower for anticoagulant tx with PPI cotherapy