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A quarter of ICU admissions caused by substance abuse
Polysubstance abuse was the most frequent subcategory of illicit and prescription drug admissions.
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Is it safe to discharge patients with anemia?
What is the prevalence of anemia at the time of and after discharge from the hospital, and what is the associated morbidity and mortality at 6...
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Beta-blockers effective, safe for HFrEF with renal dysfunction
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Machine learning–derived risk score predicts heart failure risk in diabetes patients
Highest WATCH-DM scores linked to 5-year heart failure risk approaching 20%.
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Reversal agents for direct-acting oral anticoagulants
DOACs are increasingly prescribed for anticoagulation, thanks to its multiple advantages.
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Drug abuse–linked infective endocarditis spiking in U.S.
New cases doubled from 2002 to 2016, and those affected tended to be younger white males living in poverty.
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Managing alcohol withdrawal in the hospitalized patient
Early detection and treatment are crucial in preventing high morbidity and mortality.
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Hospital-acquired C. diff. tied to four ‘high-risk’ antibiotic classes
High-risk antibiotics included second-, third-, and fourth-generation cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, carbapenems, and lincosamides.
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Drug doses for heart failure could possibly be halved for women