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Postoperative antibiotic prescriptions are associated with reduced rates of infections after facial plastic surgery

Postop Antibiotics Cut Infections After Facial Plastic Surgery

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However, longer duration of antibiotics not tied to further decreases in infections
One lot of alprazolam (generic form of Xanax) is being recalled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. due to potential contamination that poses a risk for infection.

One Lot of Generic Form of Xanax Recalled Due to Potential Contaminate

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So far, Mylan says it has not received any reports of harm caused by the recalled lot
For patients with major depressive disorder

Psychotherapy for Depression May Be Cost-Effective Over Time

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No clear superiority seen on cost basis for second-generation antidepressants versus cognitive therapy
Receiving medical care from fraud and abuse perpetrators

Outcomes Poor With Medical Care From Fraud, Abuse Perpetrators

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Mortality and emergency hospitalization rates higher in Medicare beneficiaries with FAP exposures
The drugs most frequently involved in drug overdose deaths in 2017 varied regionally in the United States

CDC: Drugs Involved in Overdose Deaths Varied Regionally in 2017

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Overdose deaths involving fentanyl or cocaine higher in regions east of Mississippi River

American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 19-23

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ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019 The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 19 to 23 in Orlando, Florida, and attracted...
Administering antihistamine medication to a child experiencing anaphylaxis is associated with increased odds of a delay in seeking medical care

AAP: Antihistamine Use for Anaphylaxis May Delay Care Seeking

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Odds of delay seeking medical care up with administration of antihistamines to child with anaphylaxis
Despite an increase in the overall number of U.S. pharmacies

One in Eight U.S. Pharmacies Closed in 2009 Through 2015

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Closures disproportionately affect independent pharmacies and low-income neighborhoods
One in five patients received opioid prescriptions for management of pain following cardiac implantable electronic device procedures

One in Five Receive Opioid Rx After Cardiac Implant Procedure

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80 percent had never taken opioids before, but nearly one in 10 sought a refill
People who were at Disneyland in Anaheim

Disneyland Visitors May Have Been Exposed to Measles

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Person with measles was at the theme park and at a Starbucks in Los Angeles