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What Tests, Txs May Be Unnecessary in Dermatology?
The American Academy of Dermatology has issued new recommendations regarding potentially unnecessary dermatologic tests and treatments as part of the Choosing Wisely campaign.
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Common Antibiotic Spurs Rare But Deadly Neurotoxicity
Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy (MIE) is uncommon but usually reversible with treatment cessation. However, a case study in Neurocritical Care is the second reported death in a patient who developed severe neurotoxicity with widespread MRI abnormalities following treatment with systemic metronidazole.
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Asthma Meds Linked to Tx Failure in Older Patients
A study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine reports that older asthma patients, particularly those treated with inhaled corticosteroids, appear to be at an increased risk for treatment failure compared to those under the age of 30.
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Rapamune Gains Rare Lung Disease Indication
Pfizer announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rapamune (sirolimus), the first drug approved to stabilize lung function in patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).
