Clinical Archives - Page 184 of 402

News
EVALI readmissions and deaths prompt guideline change
December 23, 2019
Approximately one in seven deaths from vaping-related lung injuries have occurred after discharge.
News
Vitamin E acetate confirmed as likely source of EVALI
December 23, 2019
Most patients with vaping-associated lung problems reported THC or nicotine vaping within 90 days of illness onset.
News
A novel communication framework for inpatient pain management
December 20, 2019
Spend adequate time to fully visit the patients’ history as it relates to their current pain complaints.
News
FDA warns gabapentin, pregabalin may cause serious breathing problems
December 19, 2019
The drugs increase the risk of respiratory depression when used with central nervous system depressants or in patients with lung problems, according to a Dec. 19 drug safety alert.
News
ENGAGE AF-TIMI: Insulin linked to greater risk for stroke, CV death, bleeding
December 16, 2019
LOS ANGELES – Use of novel oral anticoagulants may be preferred over vitamin K antagonists in patients with diabetes and AFib.
News
Improving sepsis-related outcomes
December 12, 2019
A dedicated quality improvement project shows results.
News
New ASH guideline: VTE prophylaxis after major surgery
December 12, 2019
ORLANDO – The chair of VTE guidelines panel presented highlights of the latest guidelines in a special session at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology.
News
Cardiac arrhythmia heightens mortality risk during epilepsy hospitalizations
December 11, 2019
BALTIMORE – A secondary diagnosis of apnea is not independently associated with increased odds of death, however.
News
EVALI outbreak ongoing, but new cases decline
December 9, 2019
Since the week of Sept. 15, 2019, hospitalized cases of EVALI have steadily declined.
News
Genetic test stratified AFib patients with low CHA2DS2-VASc scores
December 9, 2019
A 32-locus genetic test classified AFib patients with low CHA2DS2-VASc scores into high– and low–stroke-risk subgroups.