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As many as half of postsurgical infections and more than a quarter of infections after chemotherapy are caused by organisms already resistant to standard antibiotics

Rising Threat of Antibiotic Resistance in Surgery, Chemo

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10 percent rise in antibiotic resistance would lead to 2,100 more deaths, 40,000 more infections yearly
Supplemental vitamin D and calcium do not seem to reduce the risk of recurrent colorectal adenomas

Vitamin D, Calcium Don’t Cut Recurrent Adenoma Risk

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No decrease in colorectal adenomas seen with supplements, taken together or alone
For extremely premature infants

Budesonide May Be Beneficial in Extremely Preterm Infants

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Reduced incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia but may be linked to increased mortality
For hospitalized patients with diabetes

Premixed Insulin Ups Hypoglycemia in Inpatients

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Similar glycemic control as basal-bolus regimen but elevated frequency of hypoglycemia
Coadministering tetanus toxoid

Coadministering Tdap, Flu Vaccines Safe in Pregnancy

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No difference in adverse events, birth outcomes with concomitant versus sequential vaccination
After acute myocardial infarction

Young Women Less Likely Than Men to Start Meds After AMI

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Most myocardial infarction survivors of both genders do not adhere to correct treatment for full year
Administration of nivolumab can cause adverse effects

Myopathy in Patient With Rx-Related Respiratory Symptoms

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Case report describes 84-year-old male patient with myositis after nivolumab treatment
Every year about 23

About 23,000 ER Visits/Year for Supplement-Linked Side Effects

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Visits often involve adults aged 20 to 34 years and unsupervised children

Doxycycline May Cut Bleeding With Ventricular Assist Device

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ADAMTS-13 is clinical target to cut pathologic vWF degradation with LVAD support
For men who have sex with men

HAART Tied to Lower HBV Rate in Men Who Have Sex With Men

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Risk factors for incident HBV include younger age, more than one sexual partner, HIV infection