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Experts Weigh In on the Best Diets for 2021
An expert panel assessed 39 diets to come up with the final results, examining the evidence behind each diet’s claims.
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ASH 2020
Convalescent Plasma for Severe COVID-19: D-Dimer Level After Transfusion May Be a Predictive Biomarker of Mortality
Convalescent plasma therapy may “potentiate the increased thrombotic risk and endotheliopathy” thought to contribute to disease pathophysiology in COVID-19.
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Pet Meds Listed in Owner’s Medication Profile Lead to Confusion in the ED
The patient, a 67-year-old female, presented to the emergency department with altered mental status.
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RSNA: Neurologic Complications of COVID-19 Examined
In patients with critical findings identified on neuroimaging, most common comorbidities were hypertension, diabetes
Features
A Review of Treatments for HFrEF and Expert Q&A
Despite substantial advances in therapeutic options for HFrEF, significant gaps remain in the use of guideline-directed medical therapy in these patients.
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USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Child HTN Screening
I statement based on lack of studies examining benefits and harms of screening, impact of treatment on outcomes in adulthood
CHEST 2020 COPD In-depth
Cardiovascular Adverse Event Risk Following a COPD Exacerbation
In the first 30 days following an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events.
CHEST 2020 COPD In-depth
Mechanically Ventilated Patients With COPD May Benefit From Early Tracheostomy
Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with COPD who were hospitalized and mechanically ventilated.
CHEST 2020
Pulmonary Hypertension May Increase In-Hospital Mortality in Acute COPD Exacerbations
Pulmonary hypertension is associated with higher in-hospital mortality, morbidity, length of stay, and health care utilization in patients admitted to the hospital with an acute exacerbation of COPD.
CHEST 2020
COVID-19 With COPD: Fewer Hospitalizations, But Greater Mortality
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be associated with higher rates of mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019.
