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Observation Advised for Most Children with Acute Otitis Media
October 20th 2006UTRECHT, The Netherlands -- Reserve antibiotics for children younger than two years old with bilateral acute otitis media infections or for any child with otorrhea, researchers here recommended. For other children, watchful waiting seems justified
IDSA: Fluzone Safe and Immunogenic in Infants Ages Six to 12 Weeks
October 17th 2006TORONTO -- The Fluzone inactivated trivalent influenza vaccine, which is licensed for children older than six months and adults, is safe and immunogenic in infants from six and 12 weeks old, researchers reported here.
Risk Factors Identified for Complications After Sleep Apnea Surgery
October 16th 2006SEATTLE -- Surgery to correct obstructive sleep apnea (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty) is more likely to have complications if the condition is severe, a concurrent retrolingual procedure is done, BMI is high, or there are medical comorbidities, found a VA study.
RGPI: Telavancin as Effective as Vancomycin in Skin Infections
October 11th 2006NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario -- The investigational novel antibiotic telavancin is as effective as vancomycin in treating complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, researchers said today.
Thalidomide Analog Reduces Transfusion Needs in MDS Patients
October 5th 2006TAMPA, Fla. -- Patients with severe refractory anemia caused by myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with a 5q31 deletion could reduce or halt transfusion dependency after treatment with Revlimid (lenalidomide), reported investigators here.
Case In Point: What caused diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in a patient with gout?
Allopurinol, commonly used to treat patients with gout, has been known to cause hypersensitivity reactions. We report a case of drug-induced delayed multiorgan hypersensitivity syndrome secondary to allopurinol use. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in a patient presenting with allopurinol-induced rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.