The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued Best Practice Advice with recommendations for the appropriate use of antibiotics for four common bacterial infections, as overuse, resistance, and long and unnecessary use ...
Apr 6, 2021
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Early in the pandemic, neurologists expressed concern that COVID-19 patients with dementia may be at higher risk for complications and mortality.
Mar 31, 2021
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Allowing Ontario pharmacists to prescribe for minor ailments could save the province $42 million a year, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Waterloo.
Mar 29, 2021
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Myrbetriq (mirabegron extended-release tablets) is now approved for treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity, common in patients with spina bifida, in children 3 years and older, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
Mar 29, 2021
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A study led by UT Southwestern and Children's Health researchers defines parameters for the number of white blood cells that must be present in children's urine at different concentrations to suggest a urinary tract infection ...
Mar 8, 2021
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A novel robotically assisted surgical device for transvaginal hysterectomy has received marketing authorization approval, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday.
Mar 3, 2021
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Anyone who has ever developed a urinary tract infection (UTI) knows that it can be painful, pesky and persistent. UTIs have a high recurrence rate and primarily afflict women—as many as 50% of women will experience at least ...
Mar 1, 2021
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COVID-19 is a very different disease in infants; compared to adults, most do surprisingly well when infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes the disease.
Dec 17, 2020
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Many health care facilities still have crisis standards of care for use of personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the results of a survey released by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology ...
Dec 17, 2020
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Soon you will be able to perform a bacterial culture at home to test for urinary tract infection (UTI), with clinical-level results.
Dec 15, 2020
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