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Storytelling tool can assist elderly in the ICU
SAN FRANCISCO – A graphic-based framework tool helps track best-and worst-case scenarios for elderly patients in the...
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Risk stratification of syncope patients can help determine duration of telemetry monitoring
In ED patients with syncope, what is the optimal duration of telemetry monitoring to detect underlying arrhythmia?
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Smokers with PE have higher rate of hospital readmission
NEW ORLEANS – The rate of readmission within 30 days was significantly higher among PE patients with tobacco...
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Oral vs. IV antibiotic therapy in early treatment of complex bone and joint infections
Are oral antibiotics noninferior to intravenous antibiotics in the treatment of bone and joint infections?
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Better time data from in-hospital resuscitations
Acquiring accurate time-interval data is “the key to future high-quality research.”
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CDC identifies probable culprit in vaping lung injuries
In addition, obtaining vaping devices from informal sources, such as from a dealer, off the street, or from a friend, was more likely to be linked...
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New model for CKD risk draws on clinical, demographic factors
The equation has demonstrated high discrimination and variable calibration across a range of populations.
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Aspirin for primary prevention reduces risk of CV events, increases bleeding
What is the association between aspirin for primary prevention and cardiovascular events and bleeding?
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Spanish risk score predicts 30-day mortality in acute HF in ED patients
Is the MEESSI-AHF score valid to use in EDs in Switzerland?
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Measles infection linked to impaired ‘immune memory’
Measles virus infection is associated with significant reductions in pathogen epitopes and antibody reservoirs.