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First risk score to predict bleeding risk after TAVR
June 11, 2021
PREDICT-TAVR was developed and validated in two national registries in Europe and outperformed existing risk scores developed outside TAVR.
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Early high-dose vitamin D3 did not reduce mortality in critically ill, vitamin D–deficient patients
June 11, 2021
Does early administration of high-dose vitamin D3 in critically ill, vitamin D–deficient patients reduce 90-day all-cause mortality?
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Mavrilimumab may aid severe COVID-19 recovery
June 10, 2021
The granulocyte/macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) blocker reduced the need for mechanical ventilation and death by day 29 versus placebo.
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Hospital-level care at home for acutely ill adults may be as safe as inpatient care
June 10, 2021
Does hospital-level care at home reduce health care cost, usage, and readmission rates?
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For patients with advanced CKD, low risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis with group II GBCAs
June 9, 2021
What is the risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) with use of group II gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages IV and V?
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CDC director cites rise in hospitalizations in urging teen vaccinations
June 8, 2021
“Among hospitalized adolescents, nearly one-third required intensive care unit admission.”
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A primer on COVID-19 in hospitalized children
June 7, 2021
Once hospitalized with COVID-19, the ICU admission rates for children have been similar to those in adults.
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Electronic frailty index based on routine blood tests may help identify at-risk seniors
June 7, 2021
Can a frailty index using routine admission laboratory tests identify seniors at increased risk for adverse outcomes after hospital admission?
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Collaborative effort reduces COPD readmissions, costs
June 6, 2021
A joint performance-improvement initiative helped reduce COPD-related ED visits and readmissions within 30 days of a COPD discharge.
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Medication in heart failure: Pro tips on therapy with the ‘four pillars of survival’
June 4, 2021
Consider multiple factors when titrating various medications.
