Today's Headlines
Vitamin D deficiency in critically ill children may make them more vulnerable to severe illnesses, according to 2 studies that were published ahead of the September print issue of Pediatrics. » Full article
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Systemic corticosteroid monotherapy of prednisone is not effective for patients with acute rhinosinusitis, according to a study published in the August 7 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal. » Full article
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Aminoglycoside-loaded bone cement implants, frequently used in orthopedic surgery, may result in systemic effects that raise aminoglycoside serum concentrations and lead to acute kidney injury, according to a study published July 3 in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. » Full article
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Growth hormone-releasing hormone has favorable effects on cognition in healthy older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment, according to a study published online in the August issue of the Archives of Neurology. » Full article
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EDITOR'S PICK
Carfilzomib: A second-generation proteasome inhibitor for the treatment of myeloma. » Full article
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