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Hospital-acquired respiratory viruses cause significant morbidity, mortality
BOSTON – Hospital-acquired respiratory viral infections may be a significant and underappreciated cause of morbidity and mortality among...
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Ultrasound bests auscultation for ETT positioning
SAN DIEGO – Assessment of the trachea and pleura via point-of-care ultrasound is superior to auscultation in determining the exact location of the...
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End-of-life aggressive cancer care continues despite recommendations
Key clinical point: End-of-life aggressive cancer care continues unabated despite Choosing Wisely recommendations. Major finding: Three-quarters...
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Aspirin falls short for the prevention of ARDS
Aspirin therapy did not reduce the incidence of ARDS in at-risk patients.
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Stroke risk rises quickly in recent-onset atrial fib
CHICAGO – Don’t delay starting oral anticoagulation in patients with recent-onset atrial fibrillation.
Practice Economics
VIDEO: Secrets of success in a MACRA-based world
WASHINGTON – When it comes to switching your practice to value-based care, time is running out. But, according to our expert panel, don’t let...
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Acute heart failure mortality climbs with severity of peripheral edema
Leg swelling warrants greater attention in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure.
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Pediatric self-administration drives cough and cold drug mishaps
Key clinical point: Serious adverse events in U.S.
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Tiotropium inhalation spray effective for asthma regardless of allergic status
No need to define whether a patient has allergic or nonallergic asthma before prescribing Spiriva Respimat.
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Primary arrhythmia syndromes: Common cause of pediatric sudden cardiac death
Primary arrhythmia syndromes account for most cases of sudden cardiac death in a large pediatric case series.
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Doppler ultrasound headset performs well at spotting sports-related concussion
Key clinical point: Advanced transcranial Doppler analysis may improve identification of athletes with concussion at the point of care. Major...