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Recommendations Updated for Tonsillectomy in Children
Strong recommendations presented against administering perioperative antibiotics, codeine after tonsillectomy
Omadacycline Noninferior to Moxifloxacin for Pneumonia
Second study shows noninferiority to linezolid for acute bacterial skin and skin-structure infections
Value-Based Incentive Program Does Not Cut Catheter-Linked UTIs
VBIP implementation not linked with immediate changes or changes in trends for any outcome
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Up With PCOS Regardless of BMI
PCOS one of most influential predictors of T2DM after adjustment for BMI, education, family history
ERAS Protocol Can Cut Opioid Use After Spine Surgery
Decline seen in postoperative opioid requirements after elective spinal, peripheral nerve surgery
Hypertensive Crisis Prevalent in Urban African-Americans
Prevalence of hypertensive crisis is 11.4 percent in this population
MRI-Guided Tx Strategy Not Superior for Rheumatoid Arthritis
No difference seen in proportion reaching primary end point versus conventional strategy
Psoriasis Tx Linked to Drop in Noncalcified Coronary Plaque
Noncalcified plaque burden and necrotic core reduced in association with biologic therapy
Antidepressant Overprescribing Appears Common in Elderly
Overprescribing tied to newer antidepressants, non-face-to-face interactions with prescribers
Hepatitis C Infection Rates Up After OxyContin Reformulation
222 percent increase in HCV infection rates seen after reformulation in states with above-median misuse
