Clinical
News
Ticagrelor reversal agent looks promising
NEW ORLEANS – Ticagrelor’s antiplatelet effect was squelched within 5 minutes.
News
More fiber looks safe, might benefit ICU patients
MIAMI – Each 10-g increase in fiber intake over 72 hours correlated with a 0.3% median increase in the relative abundance of short-chain fatty...
News
AAP updates 2019-2020 flu vaccine recommendations to include nasal spray
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concurs that both the nasal spray and flu vaccine are acceptable.
News
Report calls for focus on ‘subpopulations’ to fight opioid epidemic
“Methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone ... save lives” but most people with OUD get no treatment, new report says.
News
Better communication with pharmacists can improve postop pain control
A pharmacist advises surgeons to make sure to adjust medications based on preoperative or intraoperative doses to avoid endangering patients by...
News
Surge of gabapentinoids for pain lacks supporting evidence
Review of 54 papers for gabapentin and 30 for pregabalin finds little evidence for effective pain control in off-label uses.
HM19
Hands-on critical care lessons provided at HM19
Expert advice on handling episodes of shock, managing airways, and other topics.
News
Occurrence of pulmonary embolisms in hospitalized patients nearly doubled during 2004-2015
NEW ORLEANS – National Inpatient Sample data showed that during 2004-2015 hospitalized U.S. patients with a PE diagnosis jumped by 80%.
Quality
Hospitalists and PTs: Building strong relationships
Hospitalists and physical therapists can together achieve high-value care during and following a hospitalization.
Clinical
Quick Byte: Trauma care
Lessons learned by the U.S. military in trauma care can be applied in civilian medicine.