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2018-2019 flu season starts in earnest
December 26, 2018
Highest level of influenza activity seen in two states for the week ending Dec. 15.
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Can higher MAP post cardiac arrest improve neurologic outcomes?
December 21, 2018
CHICAGO – A target mean arterial pressure higher than what the guidelines recommend appears safe but has mixed results for improving neurologic outcomes.
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FDA aims to boost safety of platelets for transfusion
December 20, 2018
The agency is seeking input on ways to decrease the risk of bacterial contamination in platelets stored for 5 and 7 days after collection.
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Guideline-concordant treatment still unlikely in nonchildren’s hospitals for pediatric CAP
December 19, 2018
This is concerning because the majority of children hospitalized with pneumonia are treated in nonchildren’s hospitals.
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In-hospital blood saving strategy appears safe with anemia
December 18, 2018
Tolerating moderate in-hospital anemia did not negatively impact readmissions or mortality over 6 months.
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Opioid benefit small in chronic noncancer pain
December 18, 2018
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, the reduction in chronic noncancer pain from opioids versus placebo was significant but small, and receded with time.
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Digital alerts reduced AF-related stroke, MI rates
December 18, 2018
CHICAGO – A computerized decision support system increased anticoagulation rates and reduced cardiac event rates in at-risk atrial fibrillation patients.
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USPSTF issues draft research plan on opioid use disorder prevention
December 17, 2018
Public comment is sought on the research plan.
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Launching an HIV testing reminder
December 17, 2018
The more you make HIV testing normal, the more people are going to access it.
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Understanding properties of fentanyl, other opioids key to treatment
December 14, 2018
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. – Fentanyl has opioid receptor affinity similar to that of morphine, research shows, and it’s not known why it is up to 100 times more potent than morphine.
