Three cases of fluoroquinolone-resistant meningococcal disease occurred among residents of the border area of North Dakota and Minnesota during January 2007-January 2008. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
These 3 patient cases will help the healthcare team to recognize the early stages of RA, assess disparities in care among minorities, and consider a variety of comorbidities during RA management. Medscape Family Medicine
From 1992 to 2002, influenza vaccination rates for adolescents with high-risk conditions increased, yet the overwhelming majority still are not being immunized, according to a report in the November issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
A longitudinal study shows that maternal distress in early life plays a role in the development of childhood asthma, especially if it continues beyond the postpartum period. Medscape Medical News
A Cochrane review shows a small treatment effect in primary care patients with uncomplicated acute sinusitis who have symptoms for more than 7 days, but 80% of those untreated improve within 2 weeks. Medscape Medical News
