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AI will change the practice of medicine
April 1, 2019
Coming changes in the profession will make it even more crucial.
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More chest compression–only CPR leads to increased survival rates
April 1, 2019
This alternative for bystanders raises both CPR performance rates and patient survival.
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Artesunate to become first-line malaria treatment in U.S.
March 28, 2019
Artesunate will become the first-line treatment for malaria in the United States, following the discontinuation of quinidine.
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Ticagrelor reversal agent looks promising
March 28, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – Ticagrelor’s antiplatelet effect was squelched within 5 minutes.
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More fiber looks safe, might benefit ICU patients
March 27, 2019
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 acid–producing bacteria (P less than .01).
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AAP updates 2019-2020 flu vaccine recommendations to include nasal spray
March 27, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concurs that both the nasal spray and flu vaccine are acceptable.
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Report calls for focus on ‘subpopulations’ to fight opioid epidemic
March 27, 2019
“Methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone ... save lives” but most people with OUD get no treatment, new report says.
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Better communication with pharmacists can improve postop pain control
March 27, 2019
A pharmacist advises surgeons to make sure to adjust medications based on preoperative or intraoperative doses to avoid endangering patients by inadvertently doubling up on doses.
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Welcome to Day 3 of HM19
March 27, 2019
The final day of the meeting is no exception when it comes to impactful topics and memorable sessions.
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It’s not too early to get ready for HM20
March 27, 2019
Dr. Mathews expects HM20 will build upon the successes of this year’s conference and support SHM’s commitment to diversity in voices and programming.
