Long-Term Macrolide Use Linked to Resistant P. Acnes
Long-term oral macrolides for treatment of acne may increase macrolide resistance
Counseling Linked to Reduction in Vaccine Exemption Rates
Significant drop in rates in Washington after implementation of bill mandating parental counseling
Probiotics, Chewing Gum Found Ineffective for Pharyngitis
Neither reduces severity of sore throat or difficulty swallowing in first three days of use
Flu Vaccine Expected to Protect Against Most U.S. H3N2 Viruses
Current vaccine projected to be more effective in 2018 U.S. flu season vs 2017 Australian flu season
Pharmacist Participation in Medical Homes Aids Outcomes
Findings based on disease management goals for diabetes, blood pressure control
Stricter Short-Term Glycemic Control May Increase Remission
Findings among newly diagnosed diabetes patients undergoing short-term intensive insulin therapy
Foley Catheter Plus Oxytocin Does Not Speed Delivery
However, combination is associated with increased risk of clinical chorioamnionitis versus oxytocin alone
Recent Change in Spectrum of HIV-Linked Kidney Disease
Improvement of therapy for HIV infection has changed incidence, type, severity of kidney diseases
Bivalent Meningococcal B Vaccine Safe, Immunogenic
Elicits bactericidal responses against diverse meningococcal B strains in teens, young adults
Ocular Safety Profile of Novel Oral Antithrombotics Explored
Prasugrel has no increased ocular risk versus clopidogrel; dabigatran, rivaroxaban may reduce risk