Metformin Alters Gut Microbiota Composition in Diabetes
Higher relative abundance of A. muciniphila, SCFA-producing microbiota for metformin-treated diabetes
IV, Oral Antibiotics Compared for Complicated Pneumonia
No difference in post-discharge treatment failure; more complications, adverse drug events for PICC
Ledipasvir-Sofosbuvir Safe for Kidney Recipients With HCV
SVR12 for all kidney transplant recipients with HCV genotype 1, 4 after 12 or 24 weeks of treatment
Zika Shown to Live for Hours on Hard, Nonporous Surfaces
But it's unclear whether simply touching these surfaces might transmit the virus, researchers say
Vaginal Immune Response May Up Zika Risk in Women
Findings suggest, when transmitted sexually, women are more susceptible to contracting RNA viruses
Only Slightly Worse Disease Course for Bacterial LRI
More often return for second consult than those without bacterial etiology in acute cough
Zika Virus Can Cause Retinal Damage in Infants
Severe damage caused to retina, including internal, external layers, choroid in congenital Zika syndrome
HR Capabilities Positively Linked to Quality of Patient Care
Three human resource practices identified that can improve clinical work behaviors
Two-Drug Combo Promising for HIV Remission
Combination includes an HIV vaccine and an immune-stimulating drug
ACAAI: Many Clinicians Lack Understanding of PCN Tolerance
And >80 percent of providers, advanced practitioners have never or rarely consulted an allergist
