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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week! Clinicians play a crucial role in protecting patients from respiratory illnesses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. Wolters Kluwer and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are here to support health professionals this flu season with tailored resources to address vaccine hesitancy and facilitate shared decision-making. Explore the latest CDC clinician and patient resources within UpToDate, just in time for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. Stay informed and help educate your patients this flu season. https://ow.ly/6HR150Ujrgo #NIVW #FluSeason

🧠 #ClinicalChallenge #dermatology #meded  True or False? For female adults with moderate acne vulgaris, longer-term treatment with spironolactone may be more effective than a three-month course of doxycycline. 

#WorldAIDSDay serves as an important reminder that we must remain steadfast in our commitment to prevent new #HIV infections and provide essential services to the 39.9 million people living with HIV globally. Learn more about risk factors and prevention strategies: https://ow.ly/pB1B50Ug3Pm #UpToDateSupportsHealth

In a study of all Danish residents giving birth at ≥20 weeks from 1995 to 2018 except those with prepregnancy cardiovascular disease or chronic hypertension, the cumulative incidence of initiating antihypertensive medication within two years of delivery was 32 to 44 percent in those with a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (HDP; preeclampsia, gestational hypertension) and 1.8 percent in those without HDP. These data support close postpartum blood pressure monitoring in women with HDP. Stay #UpToDate with What's New in #obstetrics: https://ow.ly/uFgr50UfnIW #ClinicalUpdates #meded

The FDA has approved Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii) intravenous injection for the treatment of adults with previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer as detected by an FDA-approved test. For all the latest drug news, check out our drug referential resource: https://ow.ly/LTi550Uh1y6 #DrugNews #Medication #Pharmacy

In today's #healthcare landscape, #payers and #PBMs must prioritize sustainable #dataalignment. Breaking down data silos and adopting scalable solutions are key to enhancing healthcare delivery and member experiences. Ready to transform your data strategy? Read our Expert Insight from Allison Combs to discover how to optimize and innovate today. https://ow.ly/XWqB50Uezmy #HealthcareInnovation #DataStrategy #MemberEngagement

The role of tranexamic acid (TXA) to limit bleeding during hepatectomy is unclear. In a randomized trial in >1,200 patients undergoing hepatectomy, an IV bolus of TXA followed by an eight-hour infusion did not reduce blood loss or transfusion needs compared with placebo. TXA increased postoperative complications (44 versus 38 percent). Venous thromboembolism was similar in the two groups, but the study may have been too small to detect differences. We do not routinely administer TXA during hepatic resection. Stay #UpToDate with What's New in #surgery: https://ow.ly/UlA650UfnFC #ClinicalUpdates #meded

Dr.Khaled Aboeldahab explains how the use of #UpToDate and #UpToDateLexidrug can significantly improve healthcare outcomes in the Middle East by standardizing clinical practices, reducing variability in patient care, and ensuring that all clinicians have access to the most current and accurate medical information. https://ow.ly/GfbG50UcP7I #HealthcareInnovation #ClinicalDecisionSupport

We are thrilled to share the highlights from the recent CME webinar, "From Guesswork to Precision: Overcoming Primary Care Challenges with Evidence-Based Tools", hosted on November 12 by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP) and supported by Wolters Kluwer Health. The event drew strong participation from family physicians and general practitioners across Hong Kong SAR. The key discussion points included: 👨🏻⚕️ The importance of applying EBM tools, like UpToDate, to support physicians in making well-informed clinical decisions that enhance patient safety and save time 💊 How UpToDate’s drug interaction can guide effective pharmacological management, for example in Herpes Zoster (Shingles), a common childhood infection in Hong Kong Special thanks to our distinguished guest speakers, Dr. Kung Kenny and Mr. Alan Wong, moderator Dr. Robert Tsui, and all who joined and contributed.

Yesterday’s #ClinicalChallenge question was: Which is true regarding the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine guidelines for the treatment of vomiting and severe abdominal pain due to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome? A. Intravenous fluids and standard antiemetics usually manage symptoms. B. In addition to usual care, give dopamine antagonists (e.g., droperidol or haloperidol) for symptom management; patients at risk for QT prolongation should have an electrocardiogram obtained prior to administration. C. Apply capsaicin cream to the abdomen for all patients. D. Give opioid analgesia to patients with severe abdominal pain. 🎯 The correct answer is: B. The Guidelines for Reasonable and Appropriate Care in the Emergency Department (GRACE-4) from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine suggest using dopamine antagonists such as droperidol or haloperidol in addition to usual care to manage symptoms of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome in adult patients. Capsaicin cream may be used as an adjunct but is often less effective. Opioid medications should be avoided. View the related What's New topic in #UpToDate: https://ow.ly/RT7350Ufquk #EmergencyMedicine #meded