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Long-term oral macrolide administration may increase macrolide-resistant Propionibacterium acnes

Long-Term Macrolide Use Linked to Resistant P. Acnes

Long-term oral macrolides for treatment of acne may increase macrolide resistance
The fatty liver index may be an accurate predictor of colorectal adenomas among an average-risk population

High Fatty Liver Index Tied to Colorectal Adenomas

Compared with low-index group, those with high index have more frequent, more advanced adenomas
Anaphylaxis is a rare complication of pregnancy

Anaphylaxis Is Rare Complication of Pregnancy

Estimated incidence is 1.6 per 100,000 maternities; often the result of a reaction to antibiotics
Almost 30 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data in the first year of the Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier program

Year One Results Out for Value-Based Payment Modifier Program

Overall, 29.3 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data and received a penalty
A targeted microbiome intervention

Microbiome Intervention With Niacin Aids Insulin Sensitivity

Delayed-release microcapsules of nicotinic acid induce favorable microbiome changes
Compared to vascular experts

PCPs Perform Ultrasound for DVT Similarly to Vascular Experts

However, further training could improve general practitioners' sensitivity
High intake of fermented milk products

Yogurt, But Not Milk, May Lower Hip Fracture Risk

Findings based on combination of high intake of fermented milk products and fruits, vegetables
A program that integrates clinical pharmacists into established primary care medical home practices helps patients achieve better disease management for high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus

Pharmacist Participation in Medical Homes Aids Outcomes

Findings based on disease management goals for diabetes, blood pressure control
A novel bioinformatics approach can predict vaccine effectiveness for the influenza season

Flu Vaccine Expected to Protect Against Most U.S. H3N2 Viruses

Current vaccine projected to be more effective in 2018 U.S. flu season vs 2017 Australian flu season
Severe functional limitations are reported among children with microcephaly and laboratory evidence of Zika virus infection in infancy

Functional Limitations Ongoing With Congenital Zika

All 19 children reported one of six adverse outcomes; 12 had three to five outcomes at 19 to 24 months