Which Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulant Is Best for Preventing Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism? Description Apixaban demonstrates slightly superior efficacy and safety over rivaroxaban and warfarin.
Daptomycin plus Cloxacillin or Ceftaroline for Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Endocarditis Description In a rabbit endocarditis model, low-dose daptomycin plus cloxacillin or ceftaroline resulted in valve sterilization in ≥90% of animals without development of daptomycin nonsusceptibility.
How Well Do RSV Vaccines Work in Older People? Description One dose of vaccine RSVpreF3 OA was 63% efficacious at preventing RSV-associated lower respiratory disease over three consecutive seasons.
Observations from ID and Beyond: How ID Doctors Get Paid, Part 3: The Grab Bag Edition Description Dr. Paul Sax completes a three-part series outlining how ID doctors get paid in HIV and ID Observations.
Kidney Stone Risk for Patients Who Take Common Antiepileptic Medications Description Topiramate and zonisamide were associated with excess risk for stones.
Does Perioperative BP Control Affect Cognitive Outcomes? Description A hypotensive-avoidance strategy was no better than a hypertensive-avoidance strategy.
A New Single-Pill Three-Drug Combination for Hypertension Description The FDA has approved a single-pill combination of telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide.
Reassessing Lamotrigine's Cardiac Arrhythmia Risk in Patients with Epilepsy Description In two large studies, lamotrigine and levetiracetam had similar risk. It's time to reconsider lamotrigine's warning label.
Can Stem Cells Cure Type 1 Diabetes? Description Phase 2 trial results look promising, although immunosuppression is required.
New Guidance for Identifying and Risk-Stratifying Patients with MASLD Description Fibrosis-4 index testing appears to be the best initial assessment for metabolic dysfunction–associated liver disease and should be used widely.