Ten Cases of Rare Bloodstream Infection Reported in Illinois
Cases of infection from the bacterium Elizabethkingia included six deaths
Early Trials Offer Promising Results for 2-Step Ebola Vaccine
One vaccine provided first as a primer, and the second given as a booster
Suboptimal Guideline Adherence for Hematuria After Menopause
Low rate of urinary tract malignancy for women evaluated for asymptomatic microscopic hematuria
Post-Op Gouty Arthritis Described in Patient Taking Thiazide
Case of postoperative acute gouty arthritis documented, secondary to hydrochlorothiazide use
AACR: Nivolumab Appears to Up Survival in Advanced Melanoma
One-third of study participants lived five years or more after starting treatment
Network Meta-Analysis Recommends Prostaglandins for Glaucoma
Highest-ranking class for reducing intraocular pressure was prostaglandins for 1999, 2004, 2009
Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists No Benefit Post MI
MRA in addition to standard therapy does not improve outcome in setting of post-MI heart failure
Review: Paroxetine Reduces Vasomotor Symptoms
Moderate quality evidence shows reduction in frequency of hot flashes with paroxetine
AACR: Many Breast Cancer Patients May Not Need Chemo
Genetic test can help doctors determine who can safely avoid treatment after surgery
Novel Case of Alzheimer’s Reported in HIV+ Patient
Amyloid PET imaging may help distinguish AD from HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder