Fewer Toxic Chemicals Seen for E-Cigarette Use Versus Tobacco
Findings for e-cig users who have stopped smoking completely, compared with still smokers
30-day Mortality Down With Vancomycin in C. difficile
But Clostridium difficile recurrence rate similar for metronidazole, vancomycin
CDC Issues Updated Immunization Schedule
CDC panel revises immunization advisory for vaccines in adults
Variation in Prescribing Practices for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
For severe AD, first-line drugs of choice include cyclosporine, methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil
Fewer Major Bleeds With Once- Versus Twice-Daily Enoxaparin
In propensity analysis, patients on enoxaparin once daily had fewer bleeds, fewer deaths at 15, 30 days
Herb and Supplement Use Increasing in Pregnant Women
In 2012, top five herbs and supplements include fish oil, melatonin, pro- and prebiotics, acai, cranberry
Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Pose a Poisoning Risk to Children
Not uncommon for toddlers to ingest medications intended for dogs and cats
Lower Rate of Adverse Events With Outpatient Treatment of PE
Lower rate of adverse events for outpatients versus inpatients with hemodynamically stable PE
CDC: HIV Still Undertreated in U.S. Black Population
Nearly one in four had progressed to AIDS at time of diagnosis
Recommendations Updated for Diagnosis, Management of COPD
New recommendations focus on refinement of COPD assessment, escalation/de-escalation of therapy
