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USPSTF Reaffirms Screening for Syphilis in Pregnancy
Screening results in decrease in incidence of congenital syphilis; no harms identified for penicillin
CDC: Increase in Rate of STDs for Fourth Consecutive Year in U.S.
Nearly 2.3 million total cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis diagnosed in the United States in 2017
Remission of Schizophrenia Seen With Amisulpride, Clozapine
Symptomatic remission achieved for most with sequential administration of amisulpride, clozapine
Nalbuphine Can Relieve Opioid-Induced Urine Retention
Case report describes relief for patient with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with hydromorphone
Self-Injury Tops Diabetes As Cause of Death in United States
In 2016, death rates were 29.1 versus 24.8 per 100,000 population
Last 20 Years Saw Increase in Prevalence of ADHD in Children
Significant increases in prevalence in subgroups by age, sex, race/ethnicity, income, geographic region
Breast Cancer Surgery Outcomes Poor for Nursing Home Residents
High rates of one-year mortality and functional decline seen with different types of surgery
Relapse-Free Cure From MDR-TB Higher Than Anticipated
Per simplified outcome definition, frequency similar in low-, intermediate-, high-incidence countries
Uninsured CV Hospitalization Down With Medicaid Expansion
States that expanded Medicaid had greater drop in uninsured hospitalizations for major CV events
Adding Pharmacist to Team Can Improve Patient Outcomes
Pharmacist roles include helping with insulin treatment, virtual consults, diabetes management
