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Effective therapy for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
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Dr. Anderson Clinical question: What effect do sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have on outcomes in adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction...
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Empiric therapeutic anticoagulation for severe COVID-19
January 7, 2022
Dr. Anderson Clinical question: For patients hospitalized with COVID-19, does empiric therapeutic-dose versus prophylactic-dose anticoagulation with enoxaparin affect clinical...
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Many hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes and mild hyperglycemia on admission can be managed with sliding scale insulin alone
January 7, 2022
Dr. Knees Clinical question: In patients with mild hyperglycemia on admission, can sliding scale insulin (SSI) alone be used for blood glucose (BG) control? Background: Prior randomized...
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Administration of probiotic did not reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation
January 7, 2022
Dr. Berry Clinical question: Does administration of probiotic L rhamnosus GG to critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation decrease ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)...
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No benefit for immediate intervention for infected necrotizing pancreatitis
January 7, 2022
Dr. Berry Clinical question: Is drainage within 24 hours of diagnosis of infected necrotizing pancreatitis superior at preventing complications? Background: Diagnosis of infected necrotizing...
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A 12-month implantable loop recorder detects more atrial fibrillation than 30-day external monitoring after ischemic stroke
January 7, 2022
Dr. Winget Clinical question: In patients with recent ischemic stroke, does monitoring for 12 months with an implantable loop recorder (ILR) detect more atrial fibrillation (AF) than 30 days with...
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No difference in outcomes comparing the treatment of cardiogenic shock with dobutamine versus milrinone
January 7, 2022
Dr. Winget Clinical question: Is there a benefit to selecting milrinone over dobutamine for inotropic support in patients with cardiogenic shock? Background: Inotropes, particularly milrinone...
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Is AFib a stroke cause or innocent bystander? The debate continues
October 5, 2021
Many believe AFib is a risk marker for stroke, but new evidence suggests it may be a causal risk factor.
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Large vessel stroke linked to AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
May 26, 2021
Three cases occurred in two women and one man in their 30s or 40s and involved blockages of the carotid and middle cerebral artery.
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Encephalopathy common, often lethal in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
March 29, 2021
Toxic metabolic encephalopathy was associated with a 24% higher risk of in-hospital death.
