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Efficacy of Azithromycin in Chlamydia Remains High
Although study did not establish noninferiority of azithromycin versus doxycycline
Criteria for Determining Brain Death Differ by Hospital
Improvement seen with AAN practice parameters, but significant variability still exists
History of CABG Linked to Reperfusion Delays in STEMI
Patients with previous CABG have lower likelihood of door-to-balloon time of ≤90 minutes
Patients Can Safely Self-Administer IV Antibiotics at Home
Practice could save money while helping uninsured patients avoid long hospital stays, researchers say
Clinical Pathway Leads to Drop in Total Abdominal Hysterectomies
Implementation of hysterectomy pathway linked to reduction in TAH procedures from 2012 to 2014
Patient Education Ups Willingness to Consider Clinical Trials
PRE-ACT increases knowledge, reduces attitudinal barriers; linked to greater patient satisfaction
PSA Screening May Be Harmful for Patients With ESRD
Screening not linked to improved patient survival after transplant; may delay time to listing, transplant
Empirical Treatment More Cost-Effective for Onychomycosis
For onychomycosis, empirical tx with terbinafine more cost-effective than confirmatory testing
Mental Disorders Up Risk of Chronic Physical Conditions
Associations mainly significant for 16 mental disorders, subsequent onset of 10 physical conditions
Increase in Child Asthma Has Ceased Overall, but Not for Poor
Increase in prevalence from 2001 to 2009, which plateaued then decreased in 2013
