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One Quarter of U.S. Adolescent Girls Have STIs

NHANES 2003–2004 data revealed a high prevalence of STIs, particularly HPV, in 14- to 19-year-old girls.

Corticosteroids in Children with Bacterial Meningitis: The Debate Continues

A retrospective study finds no effect of corticosteroids on overall mortality in children with bacterial meningitis — morbidity was not evaluated.

Overuse of Empirical Antibiotics for Acute Diarrhea

Examination of Medicaid data from Tennessee revealed that antimicrobials were prescribed for more than 10% of diarrhea episodes, usually without a stool culture.

Group B Strep in the U.S.

Between 1999 and 2005, incidence of invasive group B streptococcal disease decreased in neonates but increased in adults.

Some Nucleoside Analogue Antiretrovirals Can Increase Risk for MI

Current — not cumulative — use of some NRTIs was associated with MI risk.

Factors Affecting CAP Outcome

In a large retrospective study, using guideline-compliant treatment and establishing an etiologic diagnosis were associated with shorter LOS and lower risk for late in-hospital mortality.

Guidelines: MI and Chest Pain Associated with Cocaine Use

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A scientific statement summarizes urgent and nonurgent care of a subgroup of chest-pain patients with unique characteristics.

Is Carotid Plaque a Predictor of Vascular Events?

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In an observational study, a simple, noninvasive marker of subclinical atherosclerosis added predictive power to the Framingham Risk Score.

Should We Treat Hypertension in Very Old People?

In the HYVET, relatively healthy octogenarians benefited from antihypertensive therapy.

Basal Insulin Is as Effective as Preprandial Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes

They have similar effects on HbA1c levels, but patients prefer basal insulin.

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