Transfusion Thresholds in MI Impact Long-Term Survival
For patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia, 30-day mortality and MI did not differ between restrictive versus liberal transfusion strategy. A restrictive transfusion strategy was...
View ArticleMuscle Fat Increases Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Risk
Increased intermuscular fat is associated with coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) and adverse cardiovascular outcomes, according to the European Heart Journal. Ana Carolina do A.H. Souza, MD,...
View ArticleOpioid Self-Disposal Increases With At-Home Kits
Providing patients undergoing surgery with an opioid disposal kit at the time of discharge increases their self-disposal rates, according to a short report published in BMJ Open Quality. Eric Shan and...
View ArticleAntipsychotic Dose Linked to Tardive Dyskinesia Risk
Antipsychotics at doses greater than 75 mg/day are associated with an increased risk for tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology. The...
View ArticleRehabilitation Needed to Address Persistent Gait Deficits After ACLR
During the first year after primary unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), gait becomes more symmetrical, but aberrant gait biomechanics can persist in the ACLR limb and the...
View ArticleAlgorithm Supports Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
A new diagnostic test using a dual-biomarker algorithm can inform osteoarthritis diagnosis with high accuracy, according to a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. The authors...
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Novel Workflow Enhances Detection of Cognitive Impairment in Primary Care
An interdisciplinary summit developed recommendations to assist in the detection of cognitive impairment in older adults during primary care wellness visits. An interdisciplinary Geriatrics Summit...
View ArticleCoagulation Monitoring and Bleeding Risks in ECMO
The following is a summary of “Anticoagulation Monitoring Strategies During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Therapy – Differences Between Simultaneously Obtained Coagulation Tests: A...
View ArticleSex Differences in Plasma LBP Levels in SIRS and Sepsis
The following is a summary of “Plasma Lipopolysaccharide-Binding Protein (LBP) Is Induced in Critically Ill Females with Gram-Negative Infections—Preliminary Study,” published in the January 2025 issue...
View ArticleGaps in Pain Documentation and Management in EMS Care
The following is a summary of “Pain assessment and management of adult patients in the Swedish EMS: a nationwide registry study,” published in the February 2025 issue of Pain by Larsson et al. Pain...
View ArticleHigher HDL Cholesterol Increases Glaucoma Risk
The following is a summary of “Associations between serum lipids and glaucoma: a cohort study of 400 229 UK Biobank participants,” published in the February 2025 issue of Ophthalmology by Ma et al....
View ArticleCOVID-19 Impact on Health Care Among Diverse GBMSM
The following is a summary of “Perspectives of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination among racially and ethnically diverse gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men with and without HIV in the...
View ArticleQuality Improvement Strategy Enhances HPV Vaccination Rates
The following is a summary of “Same-Day HPV Vaccination Improves Vaccine Uptake in a Dermatology STI Clinic: A Quality Improvement-Based Model for Improving Vaccination Rates,” published in the...
View ArticleHigher Magnesium Depletion Score Linked to Hyperuricemia Risk
The following is a summary of “Association between magnesium depletion score and prevalence of hyperuricemia in American adults: a study based on NHANES 2007-2018,” published in the February 2025 issue...
View ArticleAirway and Intrathoracic Pressure Variability With SGAs During aCPR
The following is a summary of “A Prospective Crossover Study Comparing Six Current Generation Supraglottic Airway Device’s Ability to Seal During CPR in Human Cadavers,” published in the February 2025...
View ArticleCerebral Ischemia Risk With Transfusion Strategies in SAH
The following is a summary of “Liberal versus restrictive transfusion strategies in subarachnoid hemorrhage: a secondary analysis of the TRAIN study,” published in the February 2025 issue of Critical...
View ArticleVisual and Healing Benefits of Amniotic Grafts in Ocular Burns
The following is a summary of “Efficacy of Amniotic Membrane Grafting for the Treatment of Chemical and Thermal Ocular Surface Injuries: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology,” published in...
View ArticleRisk Stratification Model for Chronic Lung Disease and PH Survival
The following is a summary of “Development of the pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary vascular resistance, six minute walk distance, B-type natriuretic peptide, age (PVD-B65) risk score for patients with...
View ArticleFlare Patterns and Treatment Challenges in Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
The following is a summary of “Real-World Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Patterns of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Flares,” published in the February 2025 issue of Dermatology by Rhoads et al....
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