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Community-Associated Clostridium difficile Infections, Monroe County, New York, USA
CME A study suggests that educating outpatient clinicians about the risk for community-associated C difficile infection after oral antibiotic use and reducing unneeded antibiotic use may help prevent CDI.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, February 22, 2012
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Nonpasteurized Dairy Products, Disease Outbreaks, and State Laws -- United States, 1993-2006
CME What are the health risks associated with the consumption of unpasteurized dairy products? The current study provides answers.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, February 21, 2012
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Challenges in the Management of Older Patients With Colon Cancer
CME Should physicians routinely employ surgery and chemotherapy in the management of colon cancer among older adults? The current review provides answers.
JNCCN - Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, February 6, 2012
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Cytotoxics or Biologics in the Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome?
CME Several immunosuppressive and cytotoxic agents may be helpful to treat systemic extraglandular features and lymphoma associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, February 2, 2012
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Intraocular Pressure Elevation in Uveitis
CME How should physicians approach patients with elevated intraocular pressure and uveitis? The current review provides answers.
Expert Review of Ophthalmology, February 1, 2012
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Direct Thrombin Inhibitors and Factor Xa Inhibitors in Patients With Cerebrovascular Disease
CME In the near future, direct thrombin inhibitors and factor Xa inhibitors are likely to replace warfarin for long-term anticoagulation in selected patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, January 30, 2012
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Acute Retinal Necrosis in the United Kingdom: Results of a Prospective Surveillance Study
CME What are the characteristics of patients with acute retinal necrosis, and what are the outcomes of treatment? The current study offers insights into this rare condition.
Eye, January 27, 2012
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Th17 Cells: Interactions With Predisposing Factors in the Immunopathogenesis of IBD
CME T-helper 17 cells affect both innate and adaptive immune responses by the release of regulatory cytokines, potentially providing future therapeutic approaches to inflammatory bowel disease.
Expert Review of Clinical Immunology, January 27, 2012
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Inhaler Technique and Training in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma
CME Up to one quarter of patients may not receive education regarding how to use their inhaled medication. The current review describes how to use different types of inhalers and how to impart this information to patients.
Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, January 27, 2012
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New Emerging Diseases or Syndromes in Dermatopathology With Impact on Clinical Management
CME Can you recognize and diagnose new dermatologic disorders? The current review evaluates 5 new disorders with important clinical implications.
Expert Review of Dermatology, January 27, 2012
