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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine decreased risk of sinusitis, pneumonia in youngest kids
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: November 10, 2014
Key clinical point: Introduction of PCV7 and PCV13 into childhood vaccination program significantly reduced hospitalizations for sinusitis in...
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Guidelines: Urinate 2 liters daily to stop kidney stones’ return
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: November 5, 2014
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CDC: More Can Be Done to Prevent Cervical Cancer Fatalities
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: November 5, 2014
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CDC: More can be done to prevent cervical cancer fatalities
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: November 5, 2014
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Higher dose of mesalamine can decrease risk of relapse for patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: November 1, 2014
Key clinical point: Increasing mesalamine dosage by 2.4 g/d significantly decreases risk of relapse for patients with UC. Major finding: 26.9% of...
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AHA guidelines recommend Mediterranean diet to prevent stroke
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: October 29, 2014
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CDC confirms Ebola case in New York City
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: October 24, 2014
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CDC announces monitoring of travelers from Ebola-stricken countries
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: October 22, 2014
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Second child tests positive for HIV infection after apparent viral remission
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: October 2, 2014
Key clinical point: Early antiretroviral treatment did not eliminate viral reservoirs, leading to remeergence of HIV. Major finding: Child began...
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Traumatic brain injury in adolescence increases likelihood of harmful behavior
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: September 30, 2014
Key clinical point: Traumatic brain injury in adolescence increases the risk of harmful behavior, particularly in females. Major finding: Females...
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Risk factors outweigh benefits of opioids for chronic noncancer pain
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: September 29, 2014
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VIDEO: Single-dose peramivir may simplify flu treatment
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: September 11, 2014
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NIH set to begin human testing on experimental Ebola vaccine
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: August 28, 2014
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AHA wants e-cigarettes regulated but notes they help some smokers quit
- Author:
- Deepak Chitnis
Publish date: August 25, 2014