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Late Awakening Among Cardiac Arrest Survivors Predicts Worse Short- and Long-Term Outcomes
In this retrospective single-center study, late awakening after cardiac arrest was associated with a higher rate of unfavorable outcomes immediately after awakening and at three months.
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Mechanical Circulatory Support for Cardiogenic Shock
Exploring what options exist for temporary percutaneous mechanical support for cardiogenic shock associated with acute myocardial infarction?
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Is There RBBB, Acute Ischemia, or Both?
The ECG in the figure was obtained from a 35-year-old man with a 20-year history of smoking. He presented to the ED with new-onset chest discomfort. He was hemodynamically stable at the time this tracing was obtained. How would one interpret his ECG? Is there right bundle branch block (RBBB)? Is there evidence of acute posterior ischemia or infarction?
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Sarecycline Tablets (Seysara)
Sarecycline is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne in patients 9 years of age and older.
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Is Sanitizer Better Than Soap?
In day care settings, the implementation of hand hygiene programs reduced respiratory illness, absenteeism, and antibiotic use in children 0-3 years of age. Using hand sanitizer was more effective than washing with soap and water.
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Trends in Supplemental Vitamin D Intake
Researchers investigated the trends in daily supplemental vitamin D intake of ≥ 1,000 IU and ≥ 4,000 IU and found increasing use of vitamin D supplementation.
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Exercise and the Aging Immune System
The authors of this literature review detailed changes in immune system function that occur with age, as well as the immunological effects of acute and chronic exercise.
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The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Fractures, Falls, and Bone Mineral Density
The authors of this systemic review, random-effect meta-analysis, and trial sequence analysis suggested that vitamin D supplementation does not have clinically significant effects on bone mineral density or the prevention of fractures or falls.
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Weight Loss Maintenance — Is Low-Carb the Key? An Investigation Into the Metabolic Effect of Diet
Researchers found that among adults seeking to maintain weight loss, consumption of a low-carbohydrate diet led to the highest total energy expenditure.
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Lettuce for Sleep? Maybe, but Not in Salad Form
The authors of this single-blind randomized study found that 1,000 mg of culinary lettuce seed nightly for two weeks can improve sleep in pregnant women with insomnia.