Geriatrics
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HRS: A fib plus hemodialysis equals no benefit from warfarin
Key clinical point: Patients with atrial fibrillation and on hemodialysis received no thromboembolic protection from warfarin treatment. Major...
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IHC: IV dihydroergotamine linked to increased thrombosis risk
Inpatients on IV dihydroergotamine for severe headache are at increased risk for venous thrombosis, and a low threshold for ultrasound...
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Three lab tests predict serious bacterial infections in infants
A simple three-variable prediction rule can accurately predict which febrile infants younger than 2 months with fever who present to the emergency...
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Decreased physical activity following car accident increases chance of persistent pain in older adults
Older adults who had a decrease in physical activity in the weeks following a motor vehicle collision were more likely to experience moderate to...
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Two different MRI-safe ICDs show safety, efficacy
Key clinical point: Two different MRI-safe implantable cardioverter defibrillators showed safety and efficacy in pivotal trials. Major finding: In...
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DDW: SVR rates slump with real world use of sofosbuvir-based HCV regimens
Key clinical point: The percentage of patients achieving remission was lower in routine clinical practice with sofosbuvir-based regimens than in...
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VIDEO: Can women physicians have it all? Absolutely, says AMWA past president
AMWA past president Dr. Farzanna Haffizulla shares guidance and wisdom for other women physicians about how they can achieve a healthy work/life...
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Worsening migraine in pregnancy linked to adverse outcomes
Key clinical point: Patients who present with acute severe migraine during pregnancy should be seen in a high-risk pregnancy clinic. Major finding...
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IHC: In medication overuse headache, think ‘stress reduction’
Stopping the offending medications remains central to the successful treatment of medication overuse headache.
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OARSI: CRP is prognostic marker in knee osteoarthritis
Key clinical point: CRP levels can help to identify patients at increased risk for progression of bone marrow lesions. Major finding: As patients...
Applied Evidence
Your postop patient is confused and agitated—next steps?
Your older patient exhibits signs and symptoms that suggest delirium. Here’s how to best handle this complication.