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De-Escalation of an Empiric Antipseudomonal Beta-Lactam Is Appropriate with Enterobacterales Bacteremia
Patients with Enterobacterales bacteremia were assigned randomly to receive a course of an anti-pseudomonas beta-lactam or de-escalation to a narrower agent based on sensitivity results. De-escalation was non-inferior to continuing empiric therapy.
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Avian Influenza A(H5N1) — From Birds to Cows to Human Infection
The spread of influenza H5N1 in dairy cows with documentation of a human infection raises pandemic concern.
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Estradiol Valerate-Dienogest and VTE Risk in Combined Oral Contraceptives
A pooled analysis comparing the risk of venous thromboembolism associated with combined oral contraceptives (COC) found significantly decreased venous thromboembolism risk in estradiol valerate-dienogest COCs compared with ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel COCs (propensity score-stratified hazard ratio, 0.46; 95% confidence interval, 0.22-0.98).
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Progestins and Meningioma Risk: What Do the Data Say?
The authors of this study sought to determine whether there was a relationship between progestins and central nervous system meningiomas.
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Medication Abortion via Telehealth in the United States
A prospective study of U.S. patients obtaining medication abortion through telehealth platforms demonstrated high effectiveness (97.7%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 97.2% to 98.1%) and safety (99.8%; 95% CI, 99.6% to 99.9%).
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The Role of Probiotics and Synbiotics for Management of Gestational Diabetes
Probiotics and synbiotics have shown promise in reducing insulin resistance and enhancing glycemic control, blood lipid profiles, and inflammation among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Although they hold potential as a treatment option for GDM, conclusive recommendations await larger, well-designed randomized controlled trials with extended follow-up periods.
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Individualized Oxygen Targets May Improve Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Using a machine learning algorithm, a predictive model demonstrated that different oxygen targets for mechanically ventilated patients may improve outcomes.
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Racial Inequities in Shared Decision-Making for Critically Ill Patients
In this thematic analysis of a previously conducted randomized clinical trial, disparate shared decision-making behaviors were observed among meetings with white vs. Black caregivers of critically ill patients, illustrating opportunities for future clinician-level interventions.
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Health Disparities and Inequities in the Intensive Care Unit and Beyond
Disparities and inequity are everywhere, including in the ICU. This article will review some of the disparities that are present in the ICU, provide a reflection on possible root causes, and identify ideas to combat these inequities.
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Take on CLABSI Infections with Individualized Education, Leadership Support
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a big problem for patients because they often lead to serious complications such as sepsis. Further, managing such cases can significantly run up the tab for hospitals.