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Weight gain has long been used as a marker of fluid retention in heart failure patients. It is a cheap, simple test that can be performed daily in patients' homes.
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This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial demonstrates that administration of erythropoietin once a week for three weeks does not reduce the incidence of red blood cell transfusion in a mixed population of critically ill patients but is associated with an increased incidence of thrombotic events and a possible decrease in mortality in trauma patients.
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In this survey of US hospitals, more than half did not have an identifiable ICU director. Loss of autonomy and income for admitting primary physicians were perceived as important barriers to implementation of the Leapfrog Group's ICU physician staffing guidelines.
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Early identification, coupled with appropriate control measures, reduces the rate of C. difficile infection and the frequency of adverse events.
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An integrative approach to high blood pressure ventures into many realms, including herbal medicine. For supporting cardiovascular health and treating heart disease, hawthorn is a botanical treatment that often comes to mind.
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Pycky, Pycky — French Maritime Bark and Menopause, Anxious Hearts — Anxiety and CVD
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Performance-enhancement supplements, also called ergogenic aids, remain popular among athletes. Up to 3 million people in the United States are believed to use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). However, the profile of those using such drugs is broadening.
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