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August 31, 2012

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Vitamin D may play a role in severely ill children

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.
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Corticosteroid monotherapy and acute rhinosinusitis

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

Use of ALBC implants may lead to kidney injury

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

GHRH appears to help cognitive functioning

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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Carfilzomib: A second-generation proteasome inhibitor for the treatment of myeloma. » Full article

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