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Canagliflozin Reduces Cardiovascular Events in Diabetic Patients
Canagliflozin resulted in a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetics who were at high cardiovascular risk. However, there was a higher risk of amputation, which is a new finding.
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New Data Show Liraglutide Improves Renal Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
In a recent trial, when added to usual care for type 2 diabetes, investigators concluded that liraglutide resulted in lower rates of the development and progression of diabetic kidney disease than placebo.
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Evaluation of Bradycardia in the Emergency Department
In this article, the normal anatomy and pathophysiology of bradydysrhythmias in adults will be reviewed, followed by the latest recommendations in evaluation and management.
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Under Pressure: Multiple Factors Driving Nurse Burnout
We frequently hear of rampant stress and resulting burnout in nurses. What causes it? Employee health professionals are well aware of the threats of occupational injury and illness, but other factors in the work environment require considerable resilience to withstand daily.
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Is Complacency Setting in on Sharps Injury Prevention?
Although incremental gains continue, needlestick and sharps injury prevention efforts overall have plateaued and there is a risk of complacency in healthcare settings due to the perceived diminished threat of the major bloodborne pathogens, according to an expert on the issue.
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NIOSH Looks to Expand Use of Elastomeric Respirators
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking input to develop procedures for decontamination of reusable elastomeric respirators, which could be an important and sustainable resource in times of high PPE demand.
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Exposures to Opioid Patients Endanger Healthcare Workers
Citing the lack of national guidelines for nurses and other healthcare workers, National Nurses United is developing personal protective equipment recommendations to prevent opioid exposures.
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Bundled Approach to Handoff Communication Delivers Significant Safety Dividends
Users note that the I-PASS handoff bundle offers structure for communications as well as guidance on implementation, feedback, and sustainability.
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Education, Training Needed to Combat Human Trafficking
Experts note there is plenty of crossover between the opioid epidemic and what healthcare providers see in terms of trafficking, further complicating rescue.
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Hospitals Use Aggressive Tactics to Combat Clostridium Difficile Infections
Although there is some evidence that the incidence of such infections finally may be leveling off nationally, one analysis shows that treatment-resistant forms of the infection have risen sharply.