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FDA approves sufentanil for adults with acute pain
The opioid is to used for only adult patients in settings that are closely controlled.
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In pediatric ICU, being underweight can be deadly
SAN DIEGO – Skinniest patients face the highest mortality risk, even more than the obese and overweight.
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How do you evaluate and treat a patient with C. difficile–associated disease?
The recent IDSA/SHEA guidelines have revised the treatment paradigm for C. difficile–associated disease.
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CT opens extended window for stroke thrombolysis
MONTREAL – The new EXTEND findings “will have a major impact” on using an extended time window for thrombolysis in U.S. practice.
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Fever, intestinal symptoms may delay diagnosis of Kawasaki disease in children
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Bleeding score could help identify hemophilia
The International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis–Bleeding Assessment Tool appears to accurately identify hemophilia A and B.
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Palliative care update highlights role of nonspecialists
The latest guideline revision aims to establish a foundation for “gold-standard” palliative care.
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Rapid bacterial testing of platelets saves money, reduces waste
BOSTON – Annual costs savings approached $89,000 and fewer units of platelets were discarded because of expiration.
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Is respiratory compromise the new “sepsis”?
Greater awareness about respiratory compromise will lead to earlier diagnosis and interventions.
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Three-drug combo proves effective against multidrug-resistant UTIs
SAN FRANCISCO – A drug combo including EDTA proved superior to meropenem in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.