Monthly Archives: November 2014

Frozen poop sounds much more palatable

Posted on 7 November 2014 by Keith Barrington

Fecal transplants are effective in treatment of persistent clostridium difficile infections. The publication showing that, in the small RCT published in the PNEJM, was remarkable in the pre-screened donors who were ready and available to produce a “donation” on demand. … Continue reading →

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Magnesium for brain protection and longer term outcomes.

Posted on 6 November 2014 by Keith Barrington

Two new articles describing the longer term follow up (to school age) of antenatal magnesium, when used for brain protection. 1. Doyle LW, Anderson PJ, Haslam R, Lee KJ, Crowther C, Australasian Collaborative Trial of Magnesium Sulphate Study G. School-age … Continue reading →

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Murky Guidance

Posted on 5 November 2014 by Keith Barrington

After the OHRP meetings and their evaluation of the SUPPORT controversy, the OHRP have now released what they call “Draft Guidance on Disclosing Reasonably Foreseeable Risks in Research Evaluating Standards of Care” The conclusion of the draft guidance starts with … Continue reading →

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