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Rising Threat of Antibiotic Resistance in Surgery, Chemo
10 percent rise in antibiotic resistance would lead to 2,100 more deaths, 40,000 more infections yearly
Stricter Alcohol Policy Tied to Lower Rates of Cirrhosis Mortality
Strongest link between alcohol policies and alcoholic cirrhosis deaths seen in northeastern U.S.
Premixed Insulin Ups Hypoglycemia in Inpatients
Similar glycemic control as basal-bolus regimen but elevated frequency of hypoglycemia
Vitamin D, Calcium Don’t Cut Recurrent Adenoma Risk
No decrease in colorectal adenomas seen with supplements, taken together or alone
Ebola Virus Can Persist in Semen of Survivors
Two studies describe sexual transmission from survivor, persistence of Ebola virus RNA in semen
Community-Based Intervention Ups HIV Testing in Pregnancy
Intervention included education and on-site laboratory testing in churches in Nigeria
Paclitaxel-Eluting Not Noninferior to Everolimus-Eluting Stent
Findings in patients with diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease undergoing PCI
Pros and Cons of Annual Physical Discussed
Pros include fostering of therapeutic relationship; cons include lack of evidence for benefits
Budesonide May Be Beneficial in Extremely Preterm Infants
Reduced incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia but may be linked to increased mortality
Glucose Threshold Suggested for Neonatal Hypoglycemia
No adverse outcome when hypoglycemia treated to maintain blood glucose concentration of ≥47 mg/dL
