Xylitol, toxicity, and pets
Xylitol can be used as an alternative medicine but is very toxic to dogs.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Pertussis vaccine efficacy
Whole cell pertussis vaccines are more effective than newer, acellular versions.
Clindamycin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole have similar success for skin infections
A study suggests that clindamycin and TMP-SMX are equally effective for treating uncomplicated skin infections in adults and children.
Statin discontinuation may increase quality of life in patients with life-limiting illness
Patients with life-limiting illnesses often take statins, and discontinuing these can increase quality of life.
Folic acid, enalapril associated with decreased risk of stroke in hypertension
Chinese adults with hypertension who added folic acid to enalapril saw a small but significant stroke risk decrease.
Adjunctive corticosteroids may improve outcomes in community-acquired pneumonia
Adults hospitalized with pneumonia benefit from the addition of corticosteroids to antibiotic treatment.
Nicotine patch treatment for 52 weeks may be safe, but may not be more effective than 24-week treatment for smoking cessation
Quitting smoking with nicotine patch treatment for 52 weeks appears safe but may not be more effective than 24 weeks.
Psychotropic medication use in children
Whether to prescribe psychotropic medications in children with anxiety and sleep disorders is a common ethical dilemma faced by primary care providers.
Methylsulfonylmethane may alleviate osteoarthritis burden
Methylsulfonylmethane may help treat osteoarthritis and may eventually create a way to detect melanoma.
Outpatient care results in lawsuit
Serious complications follow a decision not to hospitalize a patient.
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