When is liver transplant curative? What is the best management option for esophageal varices? And, is hepatorenal failure to blame here? Test your hepatic management know-how.
Majority of Americans (8 in 10) Support Routine Childhood Vaccine Requirements, According to New Harvard Poll
As authorities record data on the largest US measles outbreak in decades, 79% of Americans support school vaccine mandates for children, an encouraging result.
Weekly Dose: A Roundup of Top Stories for Primary Care Physicians
PODCAST: Listen to our first episode for new research on bacterial vaginosis, a new treatment option for chronic urticaria, and more.
ACIP Agenda for First Meeting Since Committee Was Replaced by RKF Jr Raises Questions for What's On It and What's Not
The now 7-member ACIP will discuss dated issues including thimerosal in flu vaccine and MMR-related febrile seizures but not vaccines against cervical cancer and pneumonia.
Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr Steven P. Furr
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Steven P. Furr, former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Fecal Microbiota Transplant Found Noninferior to Antibiotic as Initial Treatment for C. Diff
Using FMT over standard-of-care therapy may significantly reduce antibiotic use and well-known harms, including antibiotic resistance, study authors noted.
CDC: Measles Vaccine Strongly Recommended for All International Travelers
The CDC recommendation pertains to all international travel, regardless of destination, as a result of rising case numbers in the US.