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Statin exposure associated with idiopathic inflammatory myositis
April 15, 2019
What is the association between exposure to statin medications and histologically confirmed idiopathic inflammatory myositis?
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PIONEER-HF Extension: Don’t stall starting sacubitril/valsartan
April 14, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – “The early improvement in postdischarge outcomes supports the in-hospital initiation of sacubitril/valsartan.” – Dr. Adam D. DeVore
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Rivaroxaban versus heparin at preventing recurrent, cancer-related VTE
April 12, 2019
Is an oral direct factor Xa inhibitor an effective alternative to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) in treating cancer related venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
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Delay RRT for severe AKI in septic shock or ARDS
April 11, 2019
Does early renal replacement therapy (RRT) initiation affect clinical outcomes in patients with severe acute kidney injury (AKI) in the setting of septic shock or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
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Clinicians, CMS confer over heart failure–readmission penalty
April 10, 2019
Evidence showed the CMS hospital penalty for excess heart failure readmissions has had unintended adverse consequences and needs fixing.
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FDA to expand opioid labeling with instructions on proper tapering
April 10, 2019
The label changes are intended to be used when both the clinician and patient have agreed to reduce the opioid dosage.
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Sodium bicarbonate decreases death and organ failure in patients with severe AKI
April 10, 2019
Does sodium bicarbonate treatment improve clinical outcomes in critically ill patients with severe metabolic acidosis?
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HM19: Pediatric medical and surgical co-management
April 10, 2019
The more modern co-management model infuses a need for anticipatory and prevention-heavy approach.
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IVC filter placement increases mortality in some VTE patients
April 9, 2019
How does inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement affect 30-day mortality in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) with increased risk of bleeding when anticoagulation is not feasible?
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How common are noninfectious complications of Foley catheters?
April 8, 2019
Approximately 20% of hospitalized patients have a Foley catheter inserted at some time during their admission. Infectious complications associated with the use of Foley catheters are widely recognized; however, much less is known about noninfectious complications.
