Initiating Empirical Tx for Sepsis Reduces Blood Culture Sensitivity
12 percent difference seen in proportion of positive blood cultures before and after antimicrobial therapy
High-Risk Antibiotic Use Linked to Hospital-Associated C. Difficile
High-risk antibiotic use independently predicts hospital-related Clostridioides difficile infection
Men Less Knowledgeable About HPV, HPV Vaccination
Most men and women did not know anal, penile, and oral cancers are caused by HPV
Continued Use Low Three Months After ED Opioid Rx for Acute Pain
Few report using opioids for reason other than pain three months after receiving opioid Rx
Delaying Treatment Worsens Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes
Findings show that survival declines, recurrence increases with delays of more than 60 days
Donepezil Ups Risk for Hospital Admission for Rhabdomyolysis
Donepezil linked to increased risk for admission with rhabdomyolysis versus rivastigmine, galantamine
Room for Improvement Found in HPV Vaccine Delivery Practices
Physicians not strongly recommending vaccine, not using presumptive style linked to refusal or deferral
Acetaminophen in Pregnancy May Affect Childhood Behavior
12 variables, mainly features of hyperactive or attentive behavior, tied to acetaminophen use
Purdue Files for Bankruptcy Over Opioid Crisis Suits
Currently, there are more than 2,600 pending federal and state lawsuits lodged against Purdue
Aspirin for Primary Prevention May Offer Net Benefit for Some
Subgroups with net benefit had higher baseline CVD risk, higher levels of most established CVD risk factors
