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Implementation of rotavirus vaccination correlated with a reduction in acute gastroenteritis-related hospitalization rates among children <5 years

Rotavirus Vaccine Cuts U.S. Peds Gastroenteritis Hospitalizations

Reduction in acute-gastroenteritis-related hospitalization rates among children <5 years
For young children with acute otitis media

Age, Tympanogram May ID When to Skip Abx for Acute Otitis Media

Among children age 6 to 35 months, older age and peaked tympanogram at entry linked to reduced risk
For patients with super-refractory status epilepticus

Brexanolone Tolerated in Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus

Associated with high rate of third-line agent weaning; no serious adverse events attributed to the drug
For patients newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

Peptide Immunotx Well Tolerated in New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes

No decline in C-peptide with peptide immunotherapy; no change in insulin use over 12 months
During the 2015 to 2016 season

Live Attenuated Flu Vaccine Not Effective for Children in 2015-16

Overall, influenza vaccine was 48 percent effective against any influenza illness for 2015 to 2016 season
Several significant interactions can occur between cannabidiol and antiepileptic drugs

Interactions Occur With Cannabidiol, Antiepileptic Drugs

Most observed mean level changes fall within accepted therapeutic range
For patients after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Azithromycin Tied to Poor Airflow Decline-Free Survival After HSCT

Worse airflow decline-free survival than placebo after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant
For women with preexisting cardiovascular disease or three or more coronary risk factors

No Effect of B Vitamin on Fracture Risk in Women at High CV Risk

No reduction in fracture risk or impact on change in markers of bone turnover for women at high CV risk
Antibiotic prophylaxis can prevent recurrence of cellulitis

Review: Antibiotics Effectively Prevent Recurrent Cellulitis

Protective effects of antibiotics for recurrence, incidence don't last after prophylaxis is stopped
Since the introduction of pneumococcal vaccines

Epidemiology of Acute Otitis Media Changed From 2006-2016

Change in proportion of S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis causing AOM