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CDC Urges Vaccination Due to Early Flu Season Onset

Significant increases in flu activity in the United States have occurred in the last two weeks.

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Meningococcal Disease ID'd in Men Who Have Sex With Men

Following reports of invasive meningococcal disease among men who have sex with men (MSM), the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has recommended that MSM who have engaged in intimate contact with another man should undergo vaccination.

Some Antibiotics Up Risk of Statin Toxicity in Older Adults

In older adults, concomitant administration of clarithromycin, or erythromycin, with a statin that is metabolized by cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 3A4 (CYP3A4) increases the risk for statin toxicity.

School-Based Flu Vaccinations Cost-Effective

School-located vaccination against influenza (SLV-I) is a cost-effective means to improve childhood influenza vaccination rates.

Tenofovir Prophylaxis Cuts HIV Transmission in Drug Users

For injecting drug users, daily oral use of an antiretroviral, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir), can reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

Education, Audit, Feedback Improve Antibiotic Treatment

Clinician education coupled with audit and feedback can improve adherence of antibiotic prescribing guidelines for common bacterial acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs).

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Office Emergencies External web site

The goal of this program is to improve the management of office emergencies.

2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM

Clinical evaluation of peptic ulcer disease External web site

From the June 2013 issue of The Clinical Advisor: Clinical evaluation of peptic ulcer disease. Most often caused by use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or bacterial infection, peptic ulcer disease usually presents as epigastric pain.

0.50 AAPA Category I CME Credit

New Drug Review from MPR May 2013 External web site

This activity will allow these healthcare professionals to make the most up-to-date—and most appropriate—therapeutic decisions for their patients.

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
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