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Oseltamivir Reduces Recovery Time for Influenza-Like Illness in European Study
Oseltamivir may reduce recovery time for primary care patients with influenza-like illness, especially for older, sicker patients with comorbidities.
Sepsis Associated With Almost 20% of Global Deaths
Sepsis incidence and mortality decreased from 1990 to 2017, but there was considerable regional variation.
Public Support of Data Sharing Limited by Privacy, Confidentiality Concerns
Results from a narrative review published in the Journal of Medical Ethics suggest broad yet conditional support for data sharing among patients and the general public, with many studies citing concerns about confidentiality, privacy, data security, risk management, and accountability.
Care Management for Complex Needs May Not Lower Readmissions
Readmission rates were not lowered when patients with high use of healthcare services were assigned to a care-transition program compared with usual care.
Increased Nutrient Intake Linked With Decreased COPD Severity in Elderly Men
Among elderly men with COPD, proper intake of fiber, protein, carbohydrate, vitamin C, niacin, and riboflavin was associated with less severe airway impairment.
People With Asthma and HIV Require More Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Individuals with an acute asthma exacerbation who have HIV have longer associated hospitalizations and are more likely to need treatment with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.
Entrectinib May Eventually Be an Option for ROS1 Fusion-Positive NSCLC
Disease control with entrectinib was found to be active and durable in ROS1 fusion-positive NSCLC.
Study Supports Standard-Dose RT in Chemoradiotherapy for Some Patients With NSCLC
Long-term follow-up of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 0617 trial continues to support a 60-Gy radiation therapy dose as the standard of care.
Physician Replacement Ratios Higher in Largest, Hospital-Owned Practices
Entering physicians were more likely than exiting physicians to practice in hospital-owned vs independent practices.
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