CDC: Salmonella Infection Prevalence Down in 2016
Tougher poultry regulations may explain 18 percent decline in food poisonings from Salmonella
Single hs-cTnT Measure, Non-Ischemic ECG Can Rule Out AMI
Single hs-cTnT below level of detection plus ECG can rule out acute myocardial infarction in ER
Dexamethasone Found to Be of Little Benefit in Acute Sore Throat
Study seeking antibiotic alternatives found that only one-third of patients improved within 48 hours
Study Looks at ER Visits for Patients Injured by Police in U.S.
Substance abuse and mental illness common among those injured, researchers say
No Proof Azithromycin Ups Odds of Ventricular Arrhythmia
Patients on azithromycin no more likely to develop ventricular arrhythmia than those on amoxicillin
Various Diagnostic Tools Available for Ocular Allergy
Diagnosis of ocular allergy should be based on medical history, presence of signs and symptoms
Early Invasive Doesn’t Beat Selective Strategy in NSTE-ACS
No significant between-group difference in 10-year death or spontaneous myocardial infarction
Doctors Need to Be Mindful of What They Post on Social Media
Investigators find many examples of unprofessional, 'potentially objectionable' behavior online
High Readmission Rates for Critical Limb Ischemia
Predictors of unplanned readmission include age, female sex, black/Hispanic race, prior amputation
24-Hour Urine Collection of Unclear Benefit in Stone Formers
Findings among studies predicting kidney stone recurrence or treatment response
