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Pneumonia Hospital Stays Reduced With Corticosteroids
However, such therapy does not alter mortality, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. More »
Co-infections with Respiratory Viruses May Not Worsen Flu Epidemic
Co-infection with a respiratory virus was not associated with worse outcomes among patients infected during the H1N1 influenza A virus pandemic of 2009. Still, a population-based prospective study shows that non-influenza viruses can help to shape a flu outbreak. More »
Asthma Therapy Complicated by Peters Plus Syndrome
The authors describe the case of a 2-year-old girl with severe persistent asthma whose disease management was complicated by this rare clinical diagnosis. More »
Go for the Glory: Pediatrics Quiz of the Week
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Top 10 Common Medication Errors—Drug #3: Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone is used to treat an array of infections and can be given once daily IV or IM. However, it should generally be avoided in neonates, especially those with high bilirubin levels. This case demonstrates how problems can -- and do -- occur with this agent. More »
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Helping NSCLC Patients to Fight Fatigue with Fitness
May 17, 2013

A new program to fight post-thoractoromy fatigue, and insights into how late-stage lung cancer patients perceive the advice to remain active.

Prolonged Fatigue Reflects Mood Disorders in Adolescents
May 16, 2013

Clinicians should pay more attention to the debilitating symptoms of adolescent fatigue, say commentators responding to a survey that shows prolonged fatigue may indicate severe depression or anxiety.

Cultivating New Treatments in Follicular Lymphoma
May 15, 2013

Intensified therapy including CNS prophylaxis proves promising for reducing or delaying side effects in malignant B-cell lymphoma.


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Primary Care Can't Thrive Without Nurse Practitioners
Courtney H. Lyder, ND,  May 17, 2013
With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.
VWhat Physicians Can Learn from the Allscripts EHR Lawsuit
Marisa Torrieri,  May 16, 2013
Lawsuit prompts question: What should physicians do to ensure they end up with a great EHR instead of buyer’s remorse?
Eight Ways ICD-9 Will Still Matter to Medical Practices
Brenda Edwards, CPC,  May 15, 2013
What should your medical practice do with your ICD-9-CM book after October 1, 2014? Keep it.
Seven Ways Technology Can Speed Up Patient Collections
Cheyenne Brinson,  May 15, 2013
Failing to adopt widely available billing and collections technology can cost medical practices big. Here's how to do it right.
Four Reasons Private Medical Practice is Becoming Extinct
Carol Stryker,  May 15, 2013
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for private medical practices to thrive. Here’s what’s driving the trend toward consolidation.
 

 



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