{"id":553057,"date":"2026-10-07T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/postcall-item\/%f0%9f%a9%ba-can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T14:00:00","slug":"%f0%9f%a9%ba-can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points","status":"publish","type":"postcall","link":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/fr\/postcall-item\/%f0%9f%a9%ba-can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\ude7a Can arm position raise BP 7 points?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>Good morning!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Generations of physicians and children will agree that there&rsquo;s only one good thing about an ear infection: ice cream. Which makes the researchers behind these new findings a bit like Switch Witches: evidently,<b> sugar may amplify microbiome disruption caused by antibiotics<\/b>. When patients ate more sweets while taking broad-spectrum antibiotics, their gut microbiomes tended to lose diversity and show increased growth of <i>Enterococcus<\/i>. Then in mice: <b>sucrose + antibiotics made&nbsp;<\/b><i><b>Enterococcus<\/b><\/i><b>&nbsp;last longer and bloom larger<\/b>. The human part was in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-026-11077-3?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">very specific population<\/a> &mdash; hospitalized stem-cell transplant patients &mdash; so broader studies are still needed. Children screaming in pain across the continent have also condemned the data. Maybe those popsicles come before the pharmacy opens? &#127846;<\/p>\n<p><span>Today&rsquo;s issue takes 5 minutes to read<\/span>. Only got 1? Here&rsquo;s what to know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Atorvastatin cut cardiovascular events in adults 70+<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Fever and GI symptoms sped sepsis antibiotics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>AI-using doctors were rated colder and less competent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pregnancy test recall targets false positives in perimenopause<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>NEXUS applicants get two years for interview<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Unsupported arms can inflate systolic BP 6.5 mmHg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&rsquo;s get into it.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h1><span>Staying #Up2Date <\/span>&#128680;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><b>1: Should Seniors Be Starting a Statin to Stay Heart Healthy?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa2607314?query=featured_secondary_home&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nejm.org%2F&amp;utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">double-blind placebo-controlled RCT<\/a> of 9K older adults aged 70+ without cardiovascular disease found that 40 mg of atorvastatin daily led to a lower risk of major cardiovascular events after ~6 years compared with placebo (HR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.61&ndash;0.82; P&lt;0.001). <b>However, atorvastatin did not result in longer disability-free survival among older adults in the community without clinical cardiovascular disease.<\/b> More research is needed to determine whether statins are an appropriate strategy for primary prevention in older adults.<\/p>\n<p><b>2: Timely Sepsis Care: Read Between the Signs<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2854506?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">cohort study<\/a> of 29K adults presenting with community-onset bacterial sepsis found that symptoms such as prehospital fever and GI symptoms were associated with significantly faster antibiotic treatment. Additionally, timely initiation of antibiotics was associated with significantly reduced 30-day mortality after adjusting for specific patient characteristics. <b>These findings emphasize the need to pay close attention to patients with less obvious clinical presentations<\/b> to achieve more timely recognition and treatment of sepsis.<\/p>\n<p><b>3: Taking Anxiety to Heart<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/article-abstract\/2854603?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">randomized clinical trial<\/a> of 375 patients discharged from the emergency department with low-risk chest pain looked at the efficacy of a telehealth-delivered CBT program to reduce anxiety. <b>The internet-based CBT produced a 1.22-point greater improvement on the GAD-7 anxiety score<\/b> compared with primary care referral. Additionally, global anxiety also improved in the CBT groups compared with primary care referral. Talk about a weight off your chest!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span><b>The NRT toolbox is changing in Canada. What&rsquo;s new?<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers, sprays and nicotine tablets are all forms of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), while prescription medications such as varenicline and bupropion offer additional options for helping patients quit smoking. And now, oral nicotine pouches are gaining attention as another option in the cessation toolbox.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Public Health Ontario recently dedicated a CME-accredited Rounds to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publichealthontario.ca\/en\/Education-and-Events\/Events-and-Presentations\/2026\/09\/Nicotine-Pouch-Use-in-Canada?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">evolving nicotine-pouch landscape in Canada<\/a>, examining how they&rsquo;re regulated, marketed and sold, along with emerging research on health effects and their potential usefulness for smoking cessation.<\/p>\n<p>Their emergence adds another choice to an already crowded cessation toolbox and raises a practical question for physicians: <b>with so many options available, what works best for whom?<\/b><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/c824084b-1dc6-4b4a-acb8-f8e1ba271775\/shutterstock_2159736479.jpg?t=1791295930\"><\/div>\n<h4><b>Long-acting or short-acting?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/smoking-tobacco\/quit-smoking\/how.html?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Health Canada divides NRT into long- and short-acting options<\/a>. The patch provides a steady dose of nicotine throughout the day, while gum, lozenges, inhalers, sprays and authorized nicotine pouches can help manage cravings as they occur.<\/p>\n<p>That difference matters because nicotine withdrawal isn&#8217;t just about cravings. Irritability, low mood and difficulty concentrating can all make quitting harder. As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camh.ca\/en\/professionals\/treating-conditions-and-disorders\/smoking-cessation\/smoking-cessation---treatment\/smoking-cessation---overview-of-nicotine-replacement-therapy?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CAMH explains<\/a>, the patch can reduce withdrawal by providing nicotine slowly over hours. Short-acting NRT reaches the brain more quickly, although still far more slowly and at lower levels than nicotine from cigarettes.<\/p>\n<p>The evidence also supports using the two approaches together. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochrane.org\/evidence\/CD013308_what-best-way-use-nicotine-replacement-therapy-quit-smoking?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">A Cochrane systematic review of 68 studies<\/a> involving more than 43,000 participants found similar long-term quit rates with patches and fast-acting NRT when used alone. Combining a patch with a fast-acting option, however, made quitting about 27% more likely than using a single form (95% CI: 17% to 37%). The review rated this as high-certainty evidence.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Where does oral nicotine fit?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Authorized nicotine pouches add another short-acting option. Placed between the gum and cheek, they deliver nicotine through the oral mucosa without tobacco. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/drugs-health-products\/drug-products\/prescription-drug-list\/notices-changes\/revisions-nicotine-buccal-pouches.html?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Health Canada recognizes authorized nicotine pouches<\/a> containing 4 mg or less as a non-prescription NRT dosage form for adults 18 and older.<\/p>\n<p>But the evidence is still evolving. A <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41001885\/?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">2025 systematic review of randomized trials<\/a> found that nicotine pouches may reduce cigarette consumption and cravings, although it did not find statistically significant evidence of increased smoking-cessation rates compared with other products or controls.<\/p>\n<p>That leaves room to tailor treatment to the patient rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. CAMH recommends considering a patient&#8217;s needs and preferences when choosing a medication, along with what has and hasn&#8217;t worked during previous quit attempts. NRT can also be one part of a broader plan that includes prescription therapy and counselling.<\/p>\n<p>The takeaway: there may not be one NRT that works for everyone. More options give physicians more ways to find an approach that works for the patient in front of them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span>Hot Off The Press <\/span>&#128293;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/db78089f-d446-407a-89dc-cd86a5246681\/shutterstock_2725995315.jpg?t=1791257475\"><\/div>\n<p><b>1: <\/b>&#129302;<b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>Thinking about using AI? Your patients may judge you for it.<\/b>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41746-026-03361-3?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">In a new study<\/a>, 1,030 US adults rated fictional family doctors who said they used AI for diagnosis and treatment as less warm and less competent than doctors who said they never used it. They were also less willing to book an appointment, follow the doctor&#8217;s treatment plan or recommend them to others. Interestingly, the AI penalty was even stronger among participants under 45. The study used hypothetical physician profiles, not real-world visits, but suggests AI adoption may come with a patient-perception problem.<\/p>\n<p>&#128172;<b> Your turn:<\/b> Do you tell patients when you use AI? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Postcall\/comments\/1wz3suv\/do_you_tell_patients_when_you_use_ai\/?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Join the conversation on r\/Postcall.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>2:<\/b>&#129328;<b>Health Canada has recalled <\/b><b>hCG One Step Pregnancy Tests<\/b> because they may detect low levels of hCG below the stated assay sensitivity, potentially resulting in false-positive results in non-pregnant people. The package insert <a href=\"https:\/\/recalls-rappels.canada.ca\/en\/alert-recall\/hcg-one-step-pregnancy-tests?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">is being updated<\/a> to reflect that low hCG levels can occur at or after onset of perimenopause. Hopefully, this keeps &#8220;One Step&#8221; from turning into several unnecessary ones.<\/p>\n<p><b>3: <\/b>&#9992;&#65039; <b>Got NEXUS on your travel list? You may have to cross it out sooner. <\/b>Starting next April, Canadians who are conditionally approved for NEXUS will have 2 years to schedule their enrolment interview, down from 5. The longer window was a pandemic-era measure, and border officials say increased interview capacity means it&#8217;s no longer needed. Already conditionally approved? You&#8217;ll have 5 years from your approval date or until April 1, 2029, whichever comes first. <a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/12085271\/nexus-application-changes\/?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Here&#8217;s what travellers need to know<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span>Prescribing topical retinoids for acne? The routine matters, too.<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Retinoids are often an important part of a treatment plan for patients with acne. Still, the prescription is only one piece of the routine. When skin feels dry, tight or uncomfortable, the questions tend to follow: What should they cleanse with? Should they moisturize? What else can support the routine?<\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/ed4733a5-2542-4b13-8765-880b27d5e695\/CER_Adjunct_Visual_MDBriefcase_EN_2.jpg?t=1791296788\"><\/div>\n<p>A published Canadian study examined a ceramide-containing Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser and Facial Moisturizing Lotion used alongside topical retinoids.<b>&nbsp;<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lorealdermatologicalbeauty.com\/en-ca\/canada-en\/cerave\/video\/videos\/ceramide-cleanser-moisturizer-for-facial-acne-study?utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=masthead&amp;utm_campaign=CAN_20261007_CER_PostCall_AdjunctiveAcne&amp;utm_term=CeraVe&amp;utm_content=video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><b>In this 3-minute video abstract<\/b><\/a><b>, see how the routine was evaluated for treatment-related side effects and tolerability<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lorealdermatologicalbeauty.com\/en-ca\/canada-en\/cerave\/video\/videos\/ceramide-cleanser-moisturizer-for-facial-acne-study?utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=masthead&amp;utm_campaign=CAN_20261007_CER_PostCall_AdjunctiveAcne&amp;utm_term=CeraVe&amp;utm_content=video\"><span> Watch the video abstract <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span>Notable Numbers <\/span>&#128290;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/a175d324-792b-4841-b994-b27f3cbe3bfd\/shutterstock_2364843619.jpg?t=1791257487\"><\/div>\n<p><b>6.5 mmHg:<\/b>&nbsp;<b>how much an unsupported arm can inflate a systolic blood pressure reading. <\/b>In one study, letting the arm hang at your side pushed readings nearly 7 points higher than proper positioning. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/09\/260928100606.htm?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The textbooks were right<\/a>: ideally, the cuff is at mid-heart level, and the forearm is resting on a surface.<\/p>\n<p><b>5:<\/b><b> the number of wavelengths it took to tell disease-linked body odours apart.<\/b> Researchers used lasers to analyze swabs from people with Parkinson&#8217;s, COVID-19 and mild cognitive impairment, finding distinct patterns compared with healthy participants. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-026-68298-9?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The study involved just 24 people<\/a>, so we&#8217;re a long way from diagnosis by sniff test, but your body odour may be giving away more than you think.<\/p>\n<p><b>91: the age of the oldest person to hike the <\/b><b>Appalachian Trail<\/b><b>. <\/b>Despite falling 71 times, the man completed the more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/smart-news\/this-91-year-old-man-fell-71-times-while-hiking-appalachian-trail-he-just-became-oldest-person-complete-2190-mile-trek-180989428\/?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">3,000-kilometre trek<\/a>. His advice for any senior attempting to follow in his footsteps? Exercise and don&rsquo;t be afraid to eat donuts!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span>Postcall Picks <\/span>&#9989;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&#129368;<b> Make:<\/b> dinner while doing almost nothing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/our-most-saved-slow-cooker-recipes-12157270?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Serious Eats just rounded up<\/a> its most-saved slow-cooker recipes, including creamy beef stroganoff, pork rag&ugrave; and chicken tacos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#129658;<b> Learn:<\/b> how to make viral hepatitis screening part of routine primary care. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/fr\/cours\/viral-hepatitis-screening-in-primary-care-strategies-for-identifying-patients-and-integrating-screening-into-practice\/?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">This free 15-minute course<\/a> covers who to screen, which tests to order and practical ways to work screening into your existing workflow. Plus, earn 0.25 Mainpro+ credits while you&rsquo;re at it.<\/p>\n<p><b>&#9992;&#65039; Escape:<\/b> somewhere new without a connection. <a href=\"https:\/\/vacations.aircanada.com\/en\/plan-your-trip\/travel-guides\/all-destinations\/new-destinations-2026?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">New direct routes from Canada<\/a> include Tenerife from Toronto and Montreal, plus new destinations including Sicily, Mallorca and Bangkok. Service from Toronto to Tenerife starts Oct. 25, timed perfectly for some winter-trip dreaming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#127909;<b> Watch: <\/b>which specialties are the least competitive in 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rd2i-JwGHWU&amp;utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Med School Insiders breaks down the 5 specialties<\/a> using the latest data, including what it takes to be a competitive applicant.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/rd2i-JwGHWU\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span>Relax <\/span>&#129513;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><b>First clue<\/b>: What you look for on doppler ultrasound of the lower extremities<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/postcall.mdbriefcase.com\/p\/postcall-crossword-october-7?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/4b3832f6-d5a3-43b6-9de9-01e827dcf3a9\/Screenshot_2026-10-06_at_12.53.39_PM.png?t=1791305661\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/postcall.mdbriefcase.com\/p\/postcall-crossword-october-7?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span><\/p>\n<p>Give it go &rarr;<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Need a rematch?<\/b> We&rsquo;ve got you covered. <b>Check out <\/b><b><a href=\"https:\/\/postcall.ca\/c\/crosswords?utm_source=postcall.ca&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=can-arm-position-raise-bp-7-points\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">our Crossword Archive<\/a><\/b> to find <i>every<\/i>&nbsp;<i>puzzle<\/i> we&rsquo;ve ever made, all in one place.<\/p>\n<p>Think you crushed it? Challenge your physician friends to beat your time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span>Meme of the Week <\/span>&#128514;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/974c247d-a64e-4264-8f93-3c9e18d09b95\/whats-the-best-medical-meme.webp?t=1791265156\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><span><span>Advertise with Postcall <\/span><\/span>&#128227;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Want to reach thousands of Canadian physicians every week? 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Generations of physicians and children will agree that there&rsquo;s only one good thing about an ear infection: ice cream. Which makes the researchers behind these new findings a bit like Switch Witches: evidently, sugar may amplify microbiome disruption caused by antibiotics. 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