Potential Alternative to Carbapenems for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia?
January 10th 2018Ceftazidime-avibactam, a new antibiotic combination, may be an effective alternative to carbapenem meropenem for the treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia associated with antimicrobial-resistant Gram-negative pathogens.
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Optical Coherence Tomography Could Reduce Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Cost
January 10th 2018Use of optical coherence tomography as a guiding therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration resulted in an estimated accrued savings of $9 billion for the US government through Medicare.
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What Is the Optimal Age to Test for HIV?
January 9th 2018Many patients with HIV are unaware of their status, increasing risk for transmission of infection and leaving individuals susceptible to adverse events. For this reason, health advocates recommend that all individuals receive an HIV test.
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