Patient Care
Early Treatment Prevents Future Childhood Virus
A study has found that a short-term treatment to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in premature infants with lung disease not only prevented RSV during their first winter but also provided significant respiratory and immunologic benefits up to 10 years later. More...30 Nov -0001
Vancomycin Alternative for MRSA Infections
A large comparison study of treatments for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections has shown that linezolid is an effective alternative to vancomycin for such MRSA infections as hospital-acquired pneumonia and bacteremia. More...30 Nov -0001
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ECG Mapping for Better Heart Attack Detection
Kidney Transplants Without Immune Suppressive Drugs
Angioplasty Beats Drugs for Treating Heart Attacks
Device May Delay Need for Knee Replacement
Drug Found Most Effective for Cardiac Arrest
Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer
Strategies for Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance
Inhaler Regimen Fine for Hospitalized COPD Patients
Heart Disease Linked to Gum Disease
Allergy Treatment with Fewer Shots, Better Control
Some Pain Relievers Help Prevent Viral Infections
Test for H pylori Infection
Biomarkers May Predict Course of Breast Cancer
New Clues to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
MRI Test May Prevent Stroke Risk
Medical School Creates Critical Care Department
Lower Radiation Levels for Children with Brain Tumors
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