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Community-acquired MRSA’s surprising targets

A strain of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has emerged during the past 2 to 3 years. Not to be confused with more familiar MRSA strains, this pathogen targets healthy, young patients.
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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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Hitting the dirt road: How to prep families for travel to developing countries

A trip to a developing country offers exciting opportunities—and some dangers—for children. Here's what you can do to help ensure that the family enjoys a happy, healthy adventure. Includes a Guide for Parents. First of two parts.
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Underreported and on the rise: Whooping cough

Pertussis, known also as whooping cough, is a highly communicable infectious disease of the respiratory tract caused by airborne exposure to Bordetella pertussis, a gram-negative bacillus. In addition to the coughing and choking spells that make breathing difficult, major complications—most common among infants and young children—include hypoxia, apnea, pneumonia, seizures, encephalopathy, and malnutrition.
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Physicians warm of overuse of vancomycin in treating hospital-acquired pneumonia

 


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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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MerckMedicus™ Provides Online and Wireless Access to Medical Resources With No Access Fees

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