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Dexmedetomidine: ‘Silver bullet’ for ventilator liberation?
February 26, 2018
SAN ANTONIO – Investigators found that dexmedetomidine- or propofol-based sedation regimens appeared to reduce mechanical ventilation duration and length of ICU stay versus benzodiazepine-based sedation.
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MedPAC: Medicare hospital readmissions program is working
February 8, 2018
WASHINGTON – Not everyone was convinced by MedPAC staff analysis.
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Controversy surrounds calf vein thrombosis treatment
January 30, 2018
CHICAGO – Anticoagulation, filter, or surveillance? Large retrospective study provides answers.
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Heart attacks bring 12 weeks of higher stroke risk
January 27, 2018
During the 12 weeks following hospitalization for a myocardial infarction, patients had an elevated risk for a new-onset acute ischemic stroke.
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Elderly trauma patients at high risk for post-discharge mortality
January 26, 2018
A complete picture of the burden of trauma injury in the elderly should include 1-year mortality risk.
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VIDEO: New stroke guideline embraces imaging-guided thrombectomy
January 25, 2018
The latest U.S. acute ischemic stroke guideline adopts imaging as the main thrombectomy eligibility criterion out to 24 hours after stroke onset.
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FVC deterioration signals increasing risk in rib fracture patients
January 12, 2018
ORLANDO – Trauma patients with rib fracture should be tested for deteriorating forced vital capacity during their hospital stay.
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Majority of influenza-related deaths among hospitalized patients occur after discharge
January 2, 2018
SAN DIEGO – More than 50% of hospitalized patients who died after a diagnosis of influenza expired within 30 days of hospital discharge.
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Inpatient antiviral treatment reduces ICU admissions among influenza patients
December 14, 2017
In-hospital flu vaccinations could keep adults out of the ICU
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Guideline preview: ASH to recommend against VTE prophylaxis for lower-risk cancer patients
December 10, 2017
ATLANTA – ASH attendees got a preview of forthcoming recommendations on prevention and treatment of VTE in patients with cancer.
