Rapid Response & Data Sharing During COVID-19 Pandemic
Physicians and healthcare systems across the world have been and continue to respond quickly as...
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Emergency
Rapid Response & Data Sharing During COVID-19 Pandemic
Physicians and healthcare systems across the world have been and continue to respond quickly as...
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Sepsis & Infectious Disease Consultation
Evidence indicates that the use of severe sepsis and septic shock (SS/SS) treatment bundles is...
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Antibiotic prescribing without documented indication in ambulatory care clinics: national cross sectional study
Abstract OBJECTIVES: To identify the frequency with which antibiotics are prescribed in the...
Read MoreEarly Regional Anesthesia Effective for Extremity Injury Pain
When given soon after traumatic injury, regional anesthesia is valuable pain management intervention. TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Regional anesthesia may aid pain management if used soon after traumatic...
Read MoreSuicide 30 to 50 Times Higher After ED Visit for Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation
Findings seen among patients presenting with self-harm and suicidal ideation in California. TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Emergency department patients presenting with deliberate self-harm or suicidal ideation...
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Fetroja Approved to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Antibacterial drug Fetroja (cefiderocol) has been...
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Double Lung Transplant Performed for Vaping-Related Illness
At least 40 deaths linked with vaping-related lung damage have been reported by state health departments
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October 2019 Briefing – Emergency Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Emergency Medicine for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Early Infectious Diseases Consult May Lower Sepsis […]
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Increase Seen in Opioid-, Synthetic Opioid-Involved OD Deaths
From 2015 to 2017, number of opioid-involved overdose deaths increased for nearly all racial/ethnic groups
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October 2019 Briefing – Surgery
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Surgery for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin […]
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ACS: Shorter Work Shifts Aid Acute Surgery Outcomes
12-hour acute care surgery shift model improves patient outcomes, lowers cost versus 24-hour general surgery call
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ACS: Shorter Work Shifts Aid Acute Surgery Outcomes
12-hour acute care surgery shift model improves patient outcomes, lowers cost versus 24-hour general surgery call
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ACS: Outcomes Worse With Delay in Performing Cholecystectomy
Poorer outcomes seen if surgery delayed for more than 72 hours after admission for acute cholecystitis
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Juul Shipped Tainted Products, Lawsuit Alleges
Lawsuit filed Tuesday also alleges Juul did not list expiration dates on its products
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Close to 1,900 Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Reported, CDC Says
The related death toll has also risen by three during the past week, to 37 fatalities
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Rate of Surgical Bailout Low for TAVR
Outcomes poor when unplanned conversion to open heart surgery needed during TAVR
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White House Launches Website to Help Those Battling Substance Abuse
FindTreatment.gov will allow Americans with substance abuse and mental health issues to better access care
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CDC: U.S. Life Expectancy Up Slightly, Mortality Lower in 2017
Report shows decrease in age-adjusted death rates, increase in age-adjusted death rate from overdose
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Hypoglycemia Increases Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in T2DM
Use of insulin also independently increases risk for ventricular arrhythmia, sudden cardiac arrest
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