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More syphilis cases picked up with universal vs targeted ED screening

More syphilis cases picked up with universal vs targeted ED screening

24 Mar 2025 byJairia Dela Cruz

Relying on targeted screening models for syphilis in emergency departments (EDs) leaves a substantial number of active cases undetected, new research shows.

24 Mar 2025
SZC lowers hyperkalemia risk in HF patients on spironolactone

SZC lowers hyperkalemia risk in HF patients on spironolactone

24 Mar 2025 byStephen Padilla

The use of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC) among patients with heart failure (HF) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and hyperkalemia has significantly improved the proportion of those with normokalemia while on optimal spironolactone dose, a study has shown.

24 Mar 2025
Prenatal BPG delivery: 9-day treatment interval linked to higher risk of congenital syphilis

Prenatal BPG delivery: 9-day treatment interval linked to higher risk of congenital syphilis

23 Mar 2025

When treating late latent syphilis during pregnancy, extending the interval between benzathine penicillin G (BPG) doses to 9 days may put newborns at risk of congenital infection relative to 6–8-day intervals, according to new research.

23 Mar 2025