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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.
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Paclitaxel-Eluting Devices: Is It Time to Stop Worrying?
Paclitaxel-eluting devices vs. bare metal stents in peripheral arterial disease showed no significant difference in all-cause mortality, contradicting the results of a controversial meta-analysis.
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Is There an Ideal Time to Administer Antihypertension Medications?
Taking all antihypertensive agents before bed vs. upon awakening in hypertensive patients showed there was less hypertension during sleep and few cardiovascular events over a six-year follow-up.