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Antipsychotic drugs failed to shorten ICU delirium
October 26, 2018
The mechanisms of brain dysfunction targeted by antipsychotics may not play a major role in delirium.
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FDA clears Abbott’s Influenza A & B 2, Strep A 2 assays
October 25, 2018
The Influenza A & B 2 assay can detect and differentiate influenza A and B in 13 minutes, while the Strep A 2 assay detects group A streptococcus bacterial nucleic acid in 6 minutes.
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FDA approves Xofluza for treatment of influenza
October 24, 2018
The FDA has approved Xofluza for acute uncomplicated influenza in people aged 12 years or older who have been symptomatic for 48 hours or less.
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CT for evaluating pulmonary embolism overused
October 12, 2018
SAN ANTONIO – Computed tomography may be is overused for evaluation of pulmonary embolism.
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Obesity paradox extends to PE patients
October 9, 2018
SAN ANTONIO – The obese patients in the analysis had a lower mortality risk, despite receiving more thrombolytics.
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Pulmonary circulation disorders predict noninvasive vent failure
October 8, 2018
SAN ANTONIO - Patients with alcohol abuse or fluid and electrolyte abnormalities also had a higher risk of needing intubation.
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Point-of-care test for respiratory viruses lowers antibiotic use
September 27, 2018
PARIS – In patients presenting with respiratory infections, a point-of-care test for viral infections has been associated with a reduction in unnecessary admissions and antibiotics, saving resources and improving quality of care.
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Troponin I: Powerful all-cause mortality risk marker in COPD
September 21, 2018
PARIS – The relationship between increased troponin I and increased all-cause mortality was observed in an on-going prospective multicenter cohort.
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Most in-hospital pneumonia deaths may not be preventable
September 20, 2018
Adults who are hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are at high-risk for short-term mortality.
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Review protocols, follow reprocessing guidelines to cut device-related HAIs
September 11, 2018
Environmental pathogens associated with medical devices or device reprocessing are often the cause of HAI-related investigations.
