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Scientists Use Artificial Intelligence While Searching for ‘Superbug’ Solutions
Researchers enlisted the help of technology to find an antibiotic that could fight multidrug-resistant bacteria.
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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Skin and soft tissue infections represent a large portion of infections treated in the emergency department. Early diagnosis and treatment of severe infections decrease morbidity and mortality in addition to healthcare costs. It is important for the emergency provider to understand the pathophysiology associated with the development of these infections and the recommendations for the specific treatment based on clinical presentation.
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Practice Alert Provides Critical Care Nurses Safety Tips for Prone Positioning
The technique that became well known during the COVID-19 pandemic remains a standard tactic for managing acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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Momentum Continues for Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair
A flurry of recently released study data provided more evidence supporting the efficacy of the minimally invasive heart procedure.
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HHS Removing Barriers for Patients with Limited English Proficiency
Feds aim to improve communication to prevent misdiagnosis, delayed treatment.
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Cardiovascular Outcomes with Bempedoic Acid, a New Statin Alternative
A trial of bempedoic acid vs. placebo for statin-intolerant patients showed bempedoic acid significantly lowered LDL cholesterol levels and prevented more major adverse cardiovascular events after a median follow-up of 41 months. Although nonserious side effects were numerically higher for those on bempedoic acid, serious adverse events were not significantly different from placebo.
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Sitting, Standing, and Walking: The Effect on Cardiometabolic Markers
The authors of this meta-analysis explored the effects of interrupting sitting with either light-intensity walking or standing. They found light-intensity walking was associated with the most significant effect on several markers of cardiometabolic health.
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The Effects of Video Feedback on Parenting Children with Behavioral Problems
This randomized trial of an in-home parenting intervention consisting of review of video interactions and feedback promoting positive parenting was associated with fewer behavioral problems in high-risk children (ages 1 to 3 years) compared with usual care.
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Focused Ultrasound Ablation of the Subthalamic Nucleus for Parkinson’s Disease Tremor
Researchers demonstrated the long-term efficacy and safety of unilateral MRI-guided high-frequency ultrasound subthalamotomy for Parkinson’s disease patients with motor fluctuations and dyskinesia three years after the procedure.
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Patients Managing Severe Hypertension Should Avoid Drinking Too Much Coffee
Among patients with severe hypertension, drinking two or more cups of coffee a day was associated with twice the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, while green tea did not increase risk.