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A photo of a nurse adjusting the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine connected to a patient in the ICU.

<乌鸦传媒>ECMO Therapy Out of Reach for Multiple Socioeconomic Groups

Sex, insurance status, and income all factors in access to advanced critical care therapy

A computer rendererd diseased kidney cutaway over a brain with a stroke highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Stroke Outcomes Provide Some Clarity on Kidney-Brain Connection

Kidney dysfunction, kidney damage increase risks in different ways, say researchers

A photo of a surgeon implanting a pacemaker in the operating theater.

<乌鸦传媒>Timing of Pacemaker, ICD Infections Suggests Closer Wound Checks for Some

Researchers stress early detection and treatment of CIED infection

FDA EUA vilobelimab (Gohibic) over a photo of a covid patient in the intensive care unit.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Drug Authorized for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

FDA grants EUA to anti-C5a antibody for patients on mechanical ventilation, ECMO

A computer rendering of coronary atherosclerosis

<乌鸦传媒>Subclinical Coronary Plaques Still Boost MI Risk

Natural history study lays the groundwork for intervention trials

A photo of a little girl on a gurney being transported through a hospital hallway.

<乌鸦传媒>Pediatric ICU Cases Becoming More Complex in Recent Years

Larger share now have underlying comorbidity, require feeding tubes or respiratory support

The YouTube thumbnail with Siobhan Deshauer, MD and the words: SEPTIC SHOCK, DAY IN THE LIFE OF TWO DOCTORS

<乌鸦传媒>Day in the Life of a Doctor: Treating a Patient With Septic Shock

YouTuber and physician Siobhan Deshauer, MD, brings us along for an internal medicine shift

FDA APPROVED rezafungin for injection (Rezzayo) over a computer rendering of candida tropicalis yeasts

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves Long-Acting Antifungal for Treating Candida

The once-weekly, next-generation echinocandin is the first new treatment option in a decade

A photo of a preterm baby in an incubator.

<乌鸦传媒>Fatty Acid Tube Feeding May Backfire for Preemie Breathing Disorder

Supplemental nutrition did not stave off bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants

A computer rendering of activated platelets.

<乌鸦传媒>4F-PCC No Help in Trauma Patients at Risk of Massive Transfusion

Randomized trial shows no significant reduction in 24-hour blood product consumption vs placebo

A photo of a young female physician standing at the bedside of her senior female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Post-Op Delirium Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline

Cognitive trajectory showed consistent pattern for most of 6-year follow-up

A photo of a mature male physician placing a pulse oximeter on the finger of a little girl.

<乌鸦传媒>Pulse Oximeters Confirmed to Be Biased for Black Kids

These patients are prone to get false negatives in hypoxemia

ACC over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

<乌鸦传媒>More Sophisticated Imaging Doesn't Necessarily Mean Better Outcomes in Ischemic HF

But cardiac MRI, PET may still have value in some patients, per AIMI-HF trial

ACC over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

<乌鸦传媒>Virtual Care Team Optimized Heart Failure Medications During Hospitalization

Trial shows modest effect with daily recommendations to the treating team

A photo of a pregnancy examination at a women鈥檚 clinic in Bamako, Mali, West Africa.

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Azithromycin During Labor Fails to Stop Neonatal Sepsis, Death

Some secondary benefits seen in West African trial, however

ACC over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

<乌鸦传媒>Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Earns Confidence in Expert Hands

Decision for mini thoracotomy may rest on patient preference, expert operator availability

ACC over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

<乌鸦传媒>Hunt for Hibernating Myocardium Doesn't Help PCI for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

REVIVED-BCIS2 challenges long-held beliefs about myocardial viability

ACC over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

<乌鸦传媒>Atorvastatin Tied to Cardioprotection for Lymphoma Patients on Anthracyclines

STOP-CA deemed "an impactful study that will lead to more prescription of statins in patients."

A computer rendering of a coronary artery bypass graft.

<乌鸦传媒>Women Still Face Higher Risks for Mortality After CABG

Sex disparities in adverse outcomes, including death, didn't change in the last decade

A photo of a mature man lying in a hospital bed with ECG leads attached to his chest.

<乌鸦传媒>Established Chest Pain Algorithm Not Up to Snuff in U.S. Study

Report of ESC 0/1-hour hs-cTnT algorithm's diagnostic performance goes against the grain

FDA ADCOMM omecamtiv mecarbil over a computer rendering of a heart attack.

<乌鸦传媒>Omecamtiv Mecarbil for Heart Failure Turned Down by FDA

End of the road for cardiac myosin activator

A computer rendering of a transparent body with the cervical spinal cord highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Spinal Stimulation Opens Door to Treating Stroke Survivors With Partial Paralysis

Recovery of strength, functional movements seen in pilot study

A photo of the bottle and packaging of ACTOS Pioglitazone tablets over an out of focus confused looking senior man.

<乌鸦传媒>Old Drug May Help Protect People With Diabetes Against Dementia

Those with history of ischemic heart disease or stroke saw greatest protection with pioglitazone

A photo of parenteral nutrition bags hanging on a drip stand.

<乌鸦传媒>Shortages Persist for Parenteral Nutrition

"It's oftentimes hit or miss, and you have to be very nimble"

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Proves Mettle in Minor Stroke

DAPT turns in non-inferior results versus IV alteplase in ARAMIS trial from China

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Tirofiban Improves Outcomes for Strokes With No Other Tx Options

Chinese trial supports stronger antiplatelet for patients ineligible for lytics, thrombectomy

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>CATIS-2: Delayed Antihypertension Tx for Acute Ischemic Stroke Still an Option

Early therapy not a better bet for cutting death and disability risks at 3 months

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>SPAN Study Finds a Winner for Treating Stroke in Rodents

Among six interventions, uric acid exceeded efficacy boundaries

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Thrombectomy Effective for Large Ischemic Strokes

Pair of phase III trials lay the groundwork for expanding indication

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>BEST-II Throws Cold Water on Already-Tepid BP Lowering After Stroke Thrombectomy

Trial did not show definite harm, but benefit is unlikely

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Lessons From Flint, Mich. on Stroke Preparedness and Lytic Uptake

Racial disparities narrowed as a result of hospital and community intervention

A close up photo of a sink in a hospital room

<乌鸦传媒>New Guidance Targets Infection Hazards in Fingernails, Sinks, Excessive Hand-Washing

Update based on new evidence on ways that various pathogens can spread in healthcare settings

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Does All Afib Detected After Stroke Really Have to Trigger Oral Anticoagulation?

Stroke neurologists debate skipping secondary prevention anticoagulants for some

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Suboptimal Sleep Duration Linked to Poor Brain Health

Middle-age patients with worse sleep saw increased white matter hyperintensities on MRI

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Tenecteplase on Par With Alteplase, Randomized Trial Affirms

Data from China strengthen the evidence base for off-label use

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Familiar Drugs Get a Foot in the Door for Small Vessel Stroke Treatment

Combined isosorbide mononitrate and cilostazol feasible, well tolerated in these patients

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>DAPT Underused for Minor Stroke, TIA

Registry suggests undertreatment, particularly of women and healthier individuals

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Stroke Neuroprotection Drug Passes Early-Phase Hurdle

Infusion before mechanical thrombectomy reduced important outcomes in small phase I/II trial

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Does the Environment Override Genes for People at Risk of Stroke?

Large study detects interaction between genetic susceptibility and neighborhood deprivation

ISC over a photo of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Cardiac Monitoring Continues to Flag Unsuspected Afib in Broader Population

STROKE AF studied a group not typically considered for Afib detection and management

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