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Use simple algorithms to manage dementia
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Newer insulin glargine formula curbs nocturnal hypoglycemia
Gls-300 provided glycemic control similar to that of Gla-100 and cut the risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes patients, regardless of...
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New risk score predicts PCI outcomes in octogenarians
PARIS – Six readily obtainable clinical factors can be added up to allow accurate estimates of 30-day mortality risk after PCI.
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New fragility fracture recommendations emphasize coordination of care
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Insomnia severity more pronounced in older Hispanics
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Staffing, work environment drive VAP risk in the ICU
Key clinical point: The impact of nurse work environment on risk of VAP in the ICU depends on the unit’s physician staffing model. Major finding:...
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FDA panel narrowly endorses empagliflozin’s cardiovascular mortality benefit
In a 12-11 vote, a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel narrowly came down in favor of the agency adding a new labeling entry to the...
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Sleep apnea in later life more than doubles subsequent Alzheimer’s risk
DENVER – Cognitively intact patients when diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea after age 65 were 2.2-fold more likely than were controls to...
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Artificial pancreas can improve inpatient glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
Key clinical point:Hospitalized patients in the general ward with type 2 diabetes mellitus can maintain better glycemic control by using an...
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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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VIDEO: FDG-PET/CT useful for fever, inflammation of unknown origin
Key clinical point: An 18F-FDG-PET/CT scan is most likely to aid diagnosis in patients who present with fever of unknown origin or inflammation of...