Screening First-Degree Relatives of Patients with Celiac Disease Description In this meta-analysis, about 1 in 10 first-degree relatives had celiac disease.
Observations from ID and Beyond: Does the Fact That AI Is Brilliant at Writing “Learning Objectives” Prove They're Not Really Needed? Description Dr. Paul Sax wonders if learning objectives are actually an essential part of effective teaching in HIV and ID Observations.
Cardiovascular Safety of Colchicine vs. NSAIDs for Anti-Inflammatory Prophylaxis in Patients with Gout Description NSAIDs were associated with more adverse CV events than was colchicine.
An Alternative Approach to Improving Function in Hip Osteoarthritis Description A stationary cycling program compared favorably to traditional physical therapy.
Validation of the Sudbury Vertigo Risk Score in Patients with Acute Dizziness Description A score <5 ruled out serious causes of dizziness with 100% sensitivity.
Ciprofloxacin for Bubonic Plague Description In a randomized trial, ciprofloxacin alone was comparable to aminoglycosides followed by ciprofloxacin among patients with bubonic plague in Madagascar.
Dalbavancin in the Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia Description Dalbavancin is a viable alternative as stepdown therapy in treating S. aureus bacteremia.
A New FDA-Approved Drug for Fibromyalgia Description Sublingual cyclobenzaprine modestly improved pain and sleep in the studies that led to approval.
Should We Prescribe DAPT for Patients with Recent ACS Undergoing CABG? Description A new randomized trial suggests the answer is no.
Gabapentinoids and Respiratory Issues Description In patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, initiation of gabapentinoids was associated with excess risk for exacerbations.