Four factors predicting outcomes, in addition to gestational age, were sex, exposure or nonexposure to antenatal corticosteroids, single or multiple birth, and birth weight. Medscape Medical News
This Best Evidence Review weighs in on a study from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews on oral anticoagulants vs aspirin in patients with atrial fibrillation. Medscape Family Medicine
Recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cover use of Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccines since the recall of PedvaxHIB and Comvax. Medscape Medical News
Influenza virus was detectable in fine particles generated during normal breathing, which raises the question of whether the virus can be transmitted through the airborne route. Medscape Medical News
What gaps exist in the evidence base for pediatric endotracheal suctioning? These authors survey the literature to try and identify best practice standards. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
