Daily Archives: August 11, 2020

Comparison of Mask Types Finds Key Differences in Filtration

N95 masks that are well past their expiration date or have been used and re-sterilized are acceptable alternatives to standard new single-use N95 masks, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News …read more

Antibiotic Resistance: Personal Responsibility in Short Supply

Most primary care physicians agree that antibiotic resistance and inappropriate prescribing are problems in the US, but they are much less inclined to recognize these issues in their own practices. Medscape Medical News …read more

Point-of-Care Test Simplifies Gonorrhea Treatment

A simple test identified which patients with gonorrhea could be treated with a single pill rather than a painful injection, researchers have found. Medscape Medical News …read more