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Ultrasound-facilitated endovascular thrombolysis 'a game changer' in acute pulmonary embolism
Major finding: Ultrasound-facilitated, catheter-directed, low-dose fibrinolysis in patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism improved right...
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Minority correctly use EpiPen or metered dose inhaler
Major finding: Twelve percent of patients showed they could use an EpiPen correctly, and 7% knew how to use a metered dose inhaler and spacer.Data...
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VIDEO: Rethink the VTE prophylaxis mantra
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VIDEO: Study of hs-cTnT in chest pain intriguing, but flawed
Practice Economics
Initial MARQUIS results offer lessons in med reconciliation
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New takeaways from the Boston Marathon bombings
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Biphasic reaction risk rises with severity of initial anaphylactic attack
Major finding: The odds of biphasic reactions more than double if the first anaphylactic attack requires more than one epinephrine shot (OR, 2.92...
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Sizzle magnets: a worrisome buzz in the emergency department
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Vision test has additive effect on concussion detection in athletes
Major finding: 89%-100% of concussive injuries were identified when the King-Devick test was combined with standard concussion tests.Data source:...
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VIDEO: Traumatic injury ups stroke risk in people under 50
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Stroke risk jumps after head, neck trauma
Major finding: Eleven of every 100,000 patients developed a stroke within 4 weeks of traumatic injury.Data source: A retrospective analysis of...