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EDs should tailor clinical decision support to avoid antibiotic overprescribing, data suggests

A unique set of factors of the emergency department makes standard Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems not as effective in helping to reduce antibiotic overprescribing in that environment, according to findings from the University of Colorado College of Nursing at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern, accounting for 2.8… Read More: EDs should tailor clinical decision support to avoid antibiotic overprescribing,… »

Is rheumatoid arthritis two different diseases?

While disease activity improves over time for most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, long-term outcomes only improve in RA patients with autoantibodies, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Xanthe Matthijssen of Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands, and colleagues. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that RA with… Read More: Is rheumatoid arthritis two different diseases? »

6 Easily Treatable Problems Affecting the Male Genitals

Advertisements Are you worried about going to the doctor about your genitals? Problems with your genitals can be embarrassing to talk about. But if something isn’t right, it’s important to know the cause and get it sorted before it has the chance to get worse. We’re here to help! Read on to learn about 6… Read More: 6 Easily Treatable Problems Affecting the Male Genitals »