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Oral versus intravenous antibiotics for the initial treatment of acute pyelonephritis in adults: a systematic review [Acute and emergency care]

Annals of Family Medicine

These include minimizing resource utilization and decreasing the risk of complications associated with IV antibiotics such as diarrhea. After screening, 31 full texts were reviewed, and 3 studies were included. Outcome Measures The primary outcome measures were the proportion of clinical and microbiological cure at end of treatment.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Cognitive screening.

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Dense Breasts, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Myriad Genetics

Dense breast tissue complicates this as it makes cancers more difficult to detect. Healthcare providers recommend annual breast screening with mammography beginning at age 40 for average risk women. Yet women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly elevated risk for developing breast cancer.

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Parvo Podcast! Erythema Infectiosum, Fifth Disease, and more!

PEMBlog

Well break down the virology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and complications of Parvovirus B19. Parvovirus B19 is best known for causing fifth disease, but in certain patients it can lead to some serious complications like aplastic crises, fetal hydrops, or chronic anemia. But what is it? Well, let’s get nerdy.

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More than the rule of 2s: All about Meckel Diverticulum

PEMBlog

The most common presentation in children under 5 years of age is rectal bleeding, which may be intermittent or massive. Other complications include obstruction due to intussusception or volvulus, leading to bowel ischemia and shock. The bleeding is usually painless. ” An et.

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A Practical Guide for CLL/SLL Management, Part 2: Imaging & Prognostication

Physician's Weekly

CT Imagin g: CT is recommended at diagnosis if lymphadenopathy or splenomegaly is present, or if clinically indicated. CT Imagin g: CT is recommended at diagnosis if lymphadenopathy or splenomegaly is present, or if clinically indicated. TLS : TLS risk is higher with bulky disease and kidney dysfunction.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #4: Frozen Ever After

PEMBlog

This year, in addition to the 10 finalists Maneesha Agarwal will be presenting at the National Conference and Exhibition we will be sharing four cases online in advance of the conference. He required external cephalic version for breech presentation. This is the last of the four cases. No recent illnesses or any other symptoms.