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<乌鸦传媒視頻>To Get More New Antimicrobial Drugs, Fix the Broken Market, Experts Say

Hospitals see a new antibiotic as something to raise their costs, one expert noted

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Heart Injuries Suggest Reconsideration of Holding BP Meds for Surgery

Pause on ACE inhibitors, ARBs yields more acute hypertension with no prevention of hypotension

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>This Antibiotic May Reduce C. Diff Risk in Pneumonia Patients

Doxycycline associated with reduced infection, re-infection rates versus azithromycin

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Infectious Disease Groups Urge CMS to Retire Sepsis Treatment Guidelines

Use of the measure hasn't lowered mortality rates, they say

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Chinese Compound for MI?; Knee Pain Management

Also in TTHealthWatch: a new colorectal cancer screening test

TCT over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>EP Study During TAVR Offers Better Prediction of Late Conduction Disturbances

Interventional cardiologists trained to handle His bundle recordings at one center

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Skipping Hand Hygiene Before Donning Gloves May Be Just as Safe, Trial Suggests

Adherence to infection prevention strategy was better in hospital units asked to directly glove

TCT over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Tricuspid Valve Replacement Safe, Effective in Pivotal Trial

Outcome data still awaited after positive interim results

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Probiotics for Preterm Infants Could Pose Serious Danger, FDA Warns

Abbott, Infinant Health sent warning letters about their products

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Retinal Artery Occlusion Tied to Higher Risks of Death, Vascular Events

Risk appeared at 2 weeks and remained at 1 year and beyond

TCT over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Targeting Collaterals During Primary PCI Disappoints in Trial

Pressure-controlled intermittent coronary sinus occlusion appears safe in acute MI, though

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Black Kids Twice as Likely to Die of Sepsis, Single-Center Study Finds

"Outcomes were different" even with similar care, says researcher

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Inhaled Antibiotic Cuts Risk of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Also led to lower rate of ventilator-related complications versus placebo

A photo of a nurse in full protective gear checking on her patient in the COVID intensive care unit.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Vitamin C Flops for Severe COVID-19

Trial data suggest chance of harm significantly greater than small possibility of efficacy

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Drug-Coated Balloon Answers 'Embarrassing' Need for In-Stent Restenosis in U.S.

Agent device avoids additional layer of stenting in patients with recurrent blockages

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Convalescent Plasma Improves Survival in COVID Patients With ARDS, New Trial Shows

Might be one treatment option for the sickest of patients

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Antibiotic Combo for Acute Infection Cleared of Kidney Risk

Use of cefepime meanwhile resulted in more neurological dysfunction

ASA over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Hold Off a Bit Before Operating on Broken Hips, Study Suggests

Older patients on anticoagulants benefit from modest delay

ASA over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Hemoglobin Targets a Good Idea for Massively Transfused Patients

Outcomes improved with values approaching 10 g/dL

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Feds Hope to Cut Sepsis Deaths by Hitching Medicare Payments to Treatment Stats

Treatment delays can undermine a patient's chance of survival

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>'Yellow' Blood Products Come With VTE Risk, Study Finds

Increased thrombosis, mortality when fresh frozen plasma is used in transfusions

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Cryoprecipitate, REBOA Flop for Improving Major Hemorrhage Outcomes

The first randomized trials of both approaches failed

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Blood Thinners Not a Firm Contraindication for tPA, Study Finds

Intracranial hemorrhage rate did not differ regardless of use of antiplatelet or anticoagulants

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>ECMO Has Become a Harder Sell in Severe COVID-19

Studies show decreased use, cast doubt on clinical benefit

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>ITP Drug Shows Benefit in Hospitalized COVID Patients

Fostamatinib reduced time on supplemental oxygen, improved clinical status

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>'Surprising' Contribution of Pulmonary Hypertension to ARDS Outcomes

Coexisting conditions spell markedly poor clinical course

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Superbugs Common in Patients on Mechanical Ventilation

Those in long-term care facilities are particularly at risk, researcher says

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>A Price Jump From Pennies to $20/Pill for the Same Drug

Drug pricing should be subject to stricter regulation

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Overdoing Blood Transfusions? JAMA Special Issue Shines a Light

Also includes two negative trials in hemorrhage control

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Opportunistic Infections Put a Damper on Belatacept After Lung Transplant

Center had to refine its use of the kidney-friendlier immunosuppression regimen

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Brain Death Guidelines Revised

New recommendations address hypothermia, ECMO, pregnancy

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Rare Lung Bleeds Cluster in DOAC Users, Implications Unclear

Pattern found in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage reports in FAERS

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Catching COVID 5 Times; Stroke Deaths Expected to Surge; Calif. Bans Red Dye No. 3

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒視頻 staff

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Repeat Tests for Inflammation Aid Prognosis After Acute Heart Failure

Mortality predicted by cumulative hsCRP levels over time

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>AMA Too Woke? FDA Warns on Probiotics; Medicare Drug-Price Negotiation Moves Forward

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒視頻 staff

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Primary Care Visits With NPs, PAs on the Rise; C. Diff in the Intensive Care Unit

Also in TTHealthWatch: suicide risk among health workers

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Low Tidal Volume Compliance Still Lacking in Mechanical Ventilation

Women, shorter patients, those with a high BMI more likely to receive higher tidal volumes

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>No Benefit to Tight Glucose Control in ICU

Trial attempts to settle the controversy once and for all

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Reassuring Registry Data on Going Into TAVR Sans Symptoms

Would intervention beat watchful waiting for asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis?

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity

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