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Lower risk of ICH with dabigatran as compared to warfarin in atrial fibrillation
April 26, 2018
Is dabigatran superior to warfarin with regards to the risk of intracranial hemorrhage and myocardial infarction in patients with atrial fibrillation?
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Beware nonopiate meds with high street value
April 25, 2018
NEW ORLEANS – Use these safeguards when prescribing gabapentin and other high-abuse-potential drugs.
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Fecal microbiota transplantation by capsule effective in preventing recurrent C. difficile
April 25, 2018
Clinical question: Is fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) by oral capsule noninferior to administration via colonoscopy in preventing recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (RCDI)?
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Inpatient care by PCPs associated with lower mortality than care by hospitalists
April 24, 2018
Clinical question: Are there differences in mortality and health care resource utilization in patients treated by hospitalists, primary care physicians, or other generalists?
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Impaired kidney function no problem for dabigatran reversal
April 23, 2018
ORLANDO – Idarucizumab, reversal agent for the anticoagulant dabigatran, worked fine in patients with renal dysfunction.
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Nitrofurantoin beats fosfomycin for uncomplicated UTI
April 23, 2018
MADRID – Two venerable antibiotics battle it out in simple UTIs, but it’s nitrofurantoin by a knockout.
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Nonopioids as effective as opioids in reducing acute pain in the ED
April 23, 2018
Clinical question: What is the most effective analgesic combination, opioid vs. nonopioid, for treating acute extremity pain in the emergency department?
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VTE risk after bariatric surgery should be assessed
April 22, 2018
SEATTLE – Thromboelastometry can play a role in identifying bariatric surgery patients at risk for VTE.
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VIDEO: Fix physician burnout? You need more than yoga
April 20, 2018
Physicians looking to renew their professional satisfaction and personal well-being should turn to an unlikely ally.
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Sodium bicarbonate and acetylcysteine for prevention of contrast-related morbidity and mortality in CKD patients
April 20, 2018
Clinical question: Do either intravenous sodium bicarbonate or oral acetylcysteine prevent renal morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing angiography?.
