Bacterial meningitis complicated by seizures and confusion
The seizures began following surgery to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak.
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Continuing clopidogrel plus aspirin beyond 12 months after stenting no more effective for cardiovascular outcomes than aspirin alone
Guidelines recommend dual-antiplatelet therapy for at least one year following placement of a drug-eluting stent.
Aspirin associated with reduced risk of breast cancer mortality
It has been previously suggested that aspirin use has no effect on breast cancer incidence.
Single high Dose of vitamin D3 annually increases risk of falls and fractures in elderly women
Adherence to daily supplements can be problematic for older patients.
Low-dose colchicine may be as effective as high-dose for acute gout flare
Low-dose colchicine was associated with fewer adverse effects.
Lactobacillus GG may decrease risk of nosocomial respiratory and GI infections in hospitalized children
Measures commonly used to prevent nosocomial infections (e.g., hand hygiene) are not completely effective.
High-dose folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 may increase adverse outcomes in patients with diabetic nephropathy
B vitamin formulations with high doses of folate have been used to reduce homocysteine levels.
Food allergy diagnosis troubles explored
Practitioners must evaluate the data within the context of the patient’s clinical history and understand the symptoms of clinical food allergy.
Statins Slightly Increase Risk of Diabetes
Statins Slightly Increase Risk of Diabetes A recent systematic review assessed the relationship between statin use and diabetes with data on 91,140 patients from 13 randomized trials. Over mean follow-up of four years, statin use was associated with a small increase in new-onset diabetes (4.89% vs. 4.5%, odds ratio 1.09, 95% CI 1.02-1.17). The number…
The residency match and primary care
Will there be enough primary-care providers to treat the new patients covered under the Affordable Care Act?
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