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Focus On: Dalbavancin A novel long-acting lipoglycopeptide antibiotic Dalbavancin (Pfizer) is a new lipoglycopeptide antibiotic in phase 3 trials for the treatment of resistant gram-positive pathogens including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). This agent exerts its bactericidal activity by binding to the terminal D-alanyl-D-alanine moiety of peptidoglycan precursors, thus blocking enzymes involved in the final stages of peptidoglycan synthesis and cell wall formation. Peak concentrations of dalbavancin occur immediately following infusion and increase in proportion to the dose given.
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New biologic helps those with PI help themselves Until now, patients with primary immunodeficiency (PI) were treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) infusions, which were inconvenient and associated with serious adverse side effects, such as migraine headaches.
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Influence of a UTI empiric treatment pathway on physician prescribing in an academic medical center In an attempt to improve patient outcomes and control costs, a guide to empiric antimicrobial therapy, including a urinary tract infection (UTI) algorithm, was distributed to hospital physicians at an academic medical center. A retrospective study was conducted to assess the impact of the guide on physician prescribing of empiric antimicrobial therapy for UTIs.
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Some spelling "B" ! A boy, his brother, and their "bug" Your patient is a 5-year-old boy who has a fever and is complaining of left flank pain. He looks flushed and is slightly diaphoretic.
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Hitting the dirt road: How to prep families for travel to developing countries, Part 2 Make sure travelers don't leave home without the necessary immunizations, malaria prophylaxis if appropriate, and advice on managing diarrhea. Includes a Guide for Parents. Second of two parts.
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CDC updates hepatitis B vaccine recommendations




Tiny, tropical sand fly can spell big trouble




New antifungal offers another option

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New Physician Resource for Practice Management, Clinical Decision Support and Patient Care

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2005 Medical Group Data Finds Financial Losses, Despite Increases in Physician Compensation for Most Specialties

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Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute Recognizes Innovation in Drug Benefit Industry

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