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The next seven great achievements in pediatric research are presented in an article published online April 21 in Pediatrics.

Next Seven Great Achievements in Pediatric Research Predicted

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Achievements include more pediatric immunizations, cancer immunotherapy, genomic discoveries
An experimental immune-system therapy appears safe for patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis

AAN: Early Research Promising for Immunotherapy in MS

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Investigators employ the relationship between MS and Epstein-Barr virus
Cryolipolysis is safe and efficacious for reduction of lateral and submental fat

Bilateral Submental Cryolipolysis Safe, Efficacious

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Three-dimensional imaging shows reduction in fat volume, skin surface area, fat thickness
Patients undergoing parathyroidectomy by high-volume surgeons have a lower rate of vocal cord paralysis compared to patients of low-volume surgeons

Surgeon Volume Impacts Parathyroidectomy Outcomes

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Lower rate of vocal cord paralysis for high-volume surgeons, with NNT of 71 to avoid one case
A dosage of 1 g intravenous acetaminophen every six hours yields serum concentrations below 10 µg/mL for critically ill multiple-trauma patients

1-g IV Acetaminophen Dose May Be Insufficient in Multiple Trauma

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Administration at recommended dosage yields serum concentrations below 10 µg/mL
In a case report published online April 17 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Case Report Describes Adverse Reaction to Clindamycin

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Patient developed acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after vancomycin, clindamycin use
For patients with type 2 diabetes who initiate metformin

Early Glycemic Control With Metformin Cuts CVD Events

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Early glycemic control and magnitude of HbA1c reduction predict cardiovascular events, death
The risk of wrong-patient orders is higher in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) versus non-NICU pediatric units

More Wrong-Patient Orders in NICU Versus Non-NICU Ped Units

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Reduction in frequency of errors with ID reentry intervention and combined ID, distinct naming
Most current nephrology fellows rate the quality of teaching as good or excellent

Most Nephrology Fellows Perceive Teaching As Good, Excellent

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Fifty-five percent of second-year fellows report feeling fully prepared for independent practice
Markers of microvascular endothelial dysfunction can predict dementia

Microvascular Endothelial Dysfunction Can Predict Dementia

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Midregional pro-atrial natriuretic peptide is predictor of all-cause and vascular dementia