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“Drip-and-ship” thrombolysis remains common for ischemic stroke
Key clinical point: The rate of thrombolysis for ischemic stroke via drip-and-ship has remained steady over the past 12 years. Major finding:...
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No pain benefit found for IV acetaminophen vs. oral in the neuro ICU
Key clinical point: Intravenous acetaminophen might not be worth the cost. Major finding: Pain in neuro ICU patients dropped by about 1.5 points...
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Trendelenburg positioning does not increase ventilator injuries
Key clinical point: Gynecologic surgeons and anesthesiologists should negotiate to reduce pneumoperitoneum pressure instead of the degree of...
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New insights into relationship between alcohol, depression, and suicide
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Pulmonary edema is common after convulsive seizures
Key clinical point: Postictal pulmonary edema is common in patients having convulsive seizures. Major finding: Overall, 29% of patients had...
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Seizure predictors may help guide EEG monitoring in kids
Key clinical point: Simple clinical factors may help allocate continuous EEG monitoring among critically ill children with brain conditions. Major...
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Ketogenic diet halts refractory status epilepticus in kids
Key clinical point: A tailored, aggressive ketogenic diet can terminate super refractory status epilepticus in children. Major finding: The...
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Palliative consult helps geriatric trauma patients avoid futile interventions
Key clinical point: Geriatric patients who receive a palliative medicine consult usually forgo procedures. Major finding: About 90% of patients...
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Recommendations mixed on oral contraceptives for female migraineurs
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New evidence suggests 2014 hypertension guidelines could backfire
Key clinical point: Adoption of the less aggressive blood pressure goal of 150/90 mm Hg for patients age 60 and older as recommended in the 2014...
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CT overutilized to diagnose appendicitis
Key clinical point: Records showed that 26% of patients who had CT scans for suspect appendicitis had an Alvarado score of 8-10. Major finding: A...