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HHS Eases Standards Regarding Opioid Addiction Care
Regulatory changes make it easier for more physicians to prescribe medication-assisted treatment.
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COVID-19 Patients Can Be Managed Safely with Noninvasive Respiratory Strategies
In this retrospective chart review of adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19 over a one-month period, the implementation of a noninvasive respiratory protocol that encouraged high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive mechanical ventilation, and self-proning did not result in any significant increase in mortality.
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In the Setting of Non-COVID ARDS, Improvement in Oxygenation with Proning Predicts Survival
In this retrospective cohort study, improvement in the PaO2/FiO2 (P/F) ratio by 54% was the optimal cutoff to predict those more likely to be alive at 28 days.
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Prone Positioning in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A review of the potential benefits and uses of prone positioning in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
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Thorough Screening Might Cut Repeat ED Visits, Prevent Readmission
Asking patients about social determinants of health leads to more complete care.
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Tirbanibulin Ointment (Klisyri)
Tirbanibulin is indicated for the topical treatment of actinic keratosis on the face and scalp.
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Fruits and Vegetables Lower the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers concluded an increase in dietary consumption of fruits and vegetables is beneficial in reducing the risk of diabetes mellitus type 2, regardless of the current level of consumption.
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Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease and Nutritional Interventions
Over a 36-month period, patients with prodromal Alzheimer’s disease who consumed Fortasyn Connect (Souvenaid), a nutraceutical drink, demonstrated a slower decline in cognitive functions vs. the control group.
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Blood Pressure Concordance Between SPRINT and Routine Clinical Practice
Blood pressures obtained in routine clinical practice frequently vary from research-quality blood pressure measurements, highlighting the importance of proper techniques and clinician awareness.
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Transitioning Patients from ECLS to Durable MCS
A registry of patients transitioned from extracorporeal life support to durable mechanical circulatory support was used to derive a tool predicting one-year survival.