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Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines Bundle: Studying How Improved Compliance Might Affect Outcomes
Improved compliance with the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines bundle was associated with a non-statistically significant decrease in the in-hospital mortality of severe sepsis patients.
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Ready for Dengue in the United States?
Dengue is increasingly recognized in the southern United States. When recently surveyed, however, clinicians in Texas seemed incompletely prepared to understand and manage patients with dengue.
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Bambi Strikes Again — Encephalitis Due to the ‘Deer Tick Virus’ (Powassan Virus) May Be Increasing in Frequency
Powassan virus is transmitted by the same tick that carries the etiologic agent of Lyme disease and several other pathogens. The number of cases of encephalitis caused by this virus may be increasing in the endemic areas.
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Current Trends and Outcomes for Infective Endocarditis
Using large databases from New York and California, investigators found the overall incidence of infective endocarditis remained stable between 1998 and 2013, and 90-day mortality declined. Changes were noted in pathogen etiology and patient characteristics over time.
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Dementia Updates for Primary Care Providers
The diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have changed in recent years, with a growing focus on pathologic and genetic biomarkers. The diagnosis itself now is divided into three distinct stages: the preclinical stage, mild cognitive impairment, and clinical AD. Dementia is a common and growing problem that is associated with significant caregiver burden and immense cost. A growing focus on disease prevention and management of risk factors in mid-life is vital to attempt to mitigate the daunting impact of this illness on patients, caregivers, and the healthcare system as a whole.
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Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and Other Common Vinegars: A Review
A review of the literature to summarize the health benefits of apple ciider vinegar and other common vinegars.
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Coffee or Tea? Implications for Cardiovascular Health
A large, multi-ethnic study found that tea consumption was associated with slowed progression of coronary artery disease and lowered risk of cardiovascular events when compared to never drinkers; coffee intake appears to have no measurable effect.
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Homeopathy for Cold Symptoms in Young Children
A cough syrup containing homeopathic remedies improved cold symptoms more than placebo during the first day of treatment only.
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Consumption of Artificially Sweetened Beverages Increases Stroke Risk
Higher recent and higher cumulative intake of artificially sweetened soft drinks was associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. However, sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was not associated with stroke or dementia.
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Excellent Outcome 2 Years After Endovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy
The beneficial effects of endovascular treatments on functional outcome at two years in patients with acute ischemic stroke was similar to those reported at 90 days in the original trial.