Clinical Archives - Page 234 of 401

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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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Confirmed: Growth in overdose deaths is exponential
September 20, 2018
Opioid epidemic appears to be “the most recent manifestation of a more fundamental, longer-term process.”
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Guideline offers comprehensive approach for ICU clinicians
September 19, 2018
The guideline is comprehensive, consisting of both broad and specific descriptions of current ICU practices and associated evidence.
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FDA issues new REMS for immediate-release opioids
September 18, 2018
For the first time, training will be made available to health care providers, nurses, and pharmacists involved in pain management.
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Expert panel updates guidelines on antithrombotic therapy for AF
September 18, 2018
The new guidelines highlight 60 key recommendations from the 12-person expert panel.
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Azithromycin for COPD exacerbations may reduce treatment failure
September 17, 2018
PARIS – Started when patients with COPD are hospitalized for an exacerbation, a 90-day course of azithromycin improved multiple outcome measures in a placebo-controlled trial.
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AAP guidelines emphasize gender-affirmative care
September 17, 2018
You can transform your office into a place where TGD youth feel safe.
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Risk factors for postop cardiac events differ between vascular and general surgery
September 14, 2018
Predictive risk factors for cardiac events after general and vascular surgery differed significantly.
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FDA attacks antibiotic resistance with new strategy
September 14, 2018
Four-pronged approach addresses product development, stewardship, surveillance, and science.
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More than half of urine drug screens showed improper medication use
September 13, 2018
LAS VEGAS – One sample in every five showed a combination of opioids and benzodiazepines, at least one of which was an unprescribed medication.