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CDC calls for masks in schools, hard-hit areas, even if vaccinated
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The VA, California, and NYC requiring employee vaccinations
The trifecta of federal-state-municipal
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requirements arrived as the nation searches for ways to get more people...
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Children and COVID: Vaccinations, new cases both rising
The increase in vaccine initiation was fairly modest for the week of July 16-22, but the latest jump in new cases was not.
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Accelerated surgery for hip fracture did not lower risk of mortality or major complications
In patients with hip fracture, does surgery within 6 hours of diagnosis improve outcomes versus standard care?
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Direct oral anticoagulants: Competition brought no cost relief
Medicare Part D spending since 2011 has far outpaced growth in the use of oral anticoagulants.
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C. Diff eradication not necessary for clinical cure of recurrent infections with fecal transplant
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AMA, 55 other groups urge health care vax mandate
“We must continue to address workers’ concerns, engage with marginalized populations, and work with trusted messengers to improve vaccine...
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Vaccine breakthrough cases rising with Delta: Here’s what that means
As good as they are, these shots aren’t perfect. Their protection differs from person to person depending on age and underlying health.
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Antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis may not be effective
In patients with cirrhosis, is antibiotic prophylaxis beneficial to prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?
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Aspirin efficacious and safe for VTE prophylaxis in total hip and knee replacement
Is aspirin effective and safe for VTE prophylaxis in patients undergoing total hip and knee replacement?