Cognitive Therapy Alone Most Effective for Social Anxiety
Finding in small, randomized trial evaluating paroxetine alone or in combo with therapy
Single-Dose LMWH Can Interfere With Algorithm for DVT Diagnosis
Single dose given the previous day can reduce D-dimer and risk incorrectly ruling out DVT
Ocrelizumab Targets Role of B Cells in Multiple Sclerosis
Studies show lower relapse rate in relapsing MS, lower rate of progression in primary progressive dz
Shortened Abx Inferior for Acute Otitis Media in Children <2 Years
Greater likelihood of clinical failure, higher symptom score for five-day course of amoxicillin-clavulanate
Risk of Uterine Fibroids Found to Be Lower in Women Using Statins
For those with fibroids, statins tied to lower risk of some fibroid-related symptoms
Serum Biomarker That Reflects Use, Dose of Metformin Identified
Finding may provide clues about metformin's mechanism of action and effect
Mouthwash May Be Useful for Gonorrhea Control
Listerine significantly reduces the amount of N. gonorrhoeae on the pharyngeal surface
Pritelivir Beats Valacyclovir for Genital HSV-2 Shedding
Phase 2 trial shows decline in relative risk of herpes simplex virus shedding over 28 days
CDC: Fatal Drug Overdoses Up Significantly in the United States
Prescription opioids and heroin lead the increase, latest government data show
Health Care Provider Burnout Negatively Affects Quality, Safety
Health care provider burnout negatively linked to quality and safety of health care