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Bougie Use in Airway Management in the Critically Ill
Despite significant advances in our understanding of airway management and intubation of the critically ill, this common intensive care unit (ICU) procedure remains high-risk.
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Periodontal Disease as an Independent Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers used data from the 2013 to 2014 period of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to study possible connections between poor oral health and the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease.
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Is Illicit Substance Use Associated with Atrial Fibrillation?
An observational study of a huge cohort of patients admitted to California hospitals showed patients who used cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, and cannabis were at a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation vs. those with similar risk factors who did not use the substances.
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Another Marker of Severe Mitral Regurgitation
A small retrospective study showed Doppler echocardiography-derived left ventricular ejection time is an independent predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with moderate or worse mitral valve regurgitation.
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The Right Dose at the Right Time: Improving Hypertension Outcomes
An online study of evening vs. morning administration of patients’ usual antihypertensive medications, with a median five-year follow-up, revealed there is no difference in major cardiovascular outcomes between the two periods.
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Are Renal Artery Denervation Efficacy Claims Too Good to Be True?
Three-year follow-up data from the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial of renal denervation provide support for long-term safety of this technique and suggest blood pressure benefit.
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MicroRNA Could Help Oncologists Craft Better Treatment Plans for Breast Cancer Patients
Researchers have been searching for biomarkers that are good predictors of cancer recurrence and mortality.
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Measles, Mumps, and Monkeypox
Measles and mumps are a threat to a population that is not vaccinated. Clinicians must recognize the symptoms and make an accurate and timely diagnosis to take care of the patient and minimize the impact to communities where we practice.
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A Slow But Regular Rhythm Pattern
The tracing was obtained from an older woman with a slow pulse. How should one interpret the ECG?
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Sodium Phenylbutyrate and Taurursodiol for Oral Suspension (Relyvrio)
Relyvrio can be prescribed to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in adults.