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California researchers work to update EMS status epilepticus protocols
BALTIMORE – There was a lower risk of intubation with 5 mg midazolam IM or more.
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Osteoporotic fracture risk is undermanaged in older adults
Study of Medicare database shows decline in treatment of patients who have an increased risk of fracture.
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Mechanical circulatory support in PCI needs clearer guidance
PHILADELPHIA – Two studies found the Impella device in percutaneous coronary intervention led to worse outcomes than intra-aortic balloon pumps....
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First report from NeoTRIPaPDL1: No pCR benefit with atezolizumab in TNBC
SAN ANTONIO – Adding atezolizumab, an anti–programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) monoclonal antibody, to neoadjuvant...
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ENGAGE AF-TIMI: Insulin linked to greater risk for stroke, CV death, bleeding
LOS ANGELES – Use of novel oral anticoagulants may be preferred over vitamin K antagonists in patients with diabetes and AFib.
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BCL11A-directed gene therapy advances in sickle cell disease
ORLANDO – A phase 2/3 study is planned to assess the gene therapy in a larger group of patients with sickle cell disease.
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Emergency physicians not yet embracing buprenorphine for opioid users
SAN DIEGO – Recommendations support a new ED protocol, and addiction psychiatrists can play an important role.
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High infantile spasm risk should contraindicate sodium channel blocker antiepileptics
BALTIMORE – Subsequent spasms are seven times more likely.
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Reduction in convulsive seizure frequency is associated with improved executive function in Dravet syndrome
Baltimore – Prolonged periods of large reductions in convulsive seizure frequency may improve everyday deficits in...
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Novel approaches to treating NASH in diabetes
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New heart failure trial data presage guideline revisions
PHILADELPHIA –