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Dalbavancin for Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia

Importance  Dalbavancin is a long-acting intravenous lipoglycopeptide that may be effective for treatment of complicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia without requiring long-term intravenous access. Objective  To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dalbavancin vs standard therapy for completion of treatment of complicated S aureus bacteremia. Design, Setting,…

Measles

This JAMA Insights discusses transmission, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of measles and emphasizes the importance of vaccination to protect those at highest risk for complications from measles, including young children and pregnant individuals.

Childhood Cancer Survivorship Globally – A Systematic Review

Importance  As childhood cancer survival improves worldwide, supporting the growing survivor population, who are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality compared with the general population, is critical. No prior publications have summarized the landscape of childhood cancer survivorship research globally…

Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

This Clinical Insights discusses the role primary care clinicians have in screening, diagnostic testing, and treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Hemorrhoidal Disease – A Review

Importance  Hemorrhoidal disease, pathology of the tissue lining of the anal canal, affects approximately 10 million individuals in the US. Hemorrhoidal disease may impair quality of life due to bleeding, pain, anal irritation, and tissue prolapse. Observations  Hemorrhoids are classified as internal,…