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Government and Regulations
FDA approves IV antibacterial for complicated UTIs, abdominal infections
Government and Regulations
FDA: Ease ban on blood donation by MSM
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Progesterone largely ineffective in treatment of traumatic brain injuries
Key clinical point: Contrary to existing data, findings from two major studies show that progesterone was found to show no clinical benefit for...
Conference Coverage
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...
Conference Coverage
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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Biomarkers may predict course after blunt trauma
Key clinical point: Blood biomarkers appear to predict which blunt trauma patients will have an abnormal inflammatory response to their injuries,...
Conference Coverage
Better thromboprophylaxis didn’t reduce emboli after trauma
Key clinical point: Current thromboprophylaxis strategies may not reduce pulmonary emboli after trauma. Major finding: Pulmonary embolism occurred...
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Larger plasma volumes increase transfusion thrombosis risk
Key clinical point: Keep an eye out for VTEs when transfusion ratios go above 1:2 plasma to RBC units, and start prophylaxis against VTEs when it...
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Animal-related trauma: No small impact on kids
Key clinical point: Animal-related trauma is a significant cause of morbidity in children. Major finding: Nearly half of children admitted to the...