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A photo of nurses attending to a premature infant in the neonatal ICU.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Higher Initial Oxygen Concentrations Better for Very Preterm Infants?

Yes, meta-analysis suggests, but the findings need to be confirmed in larger studies

A transmission electron microscopy image of influenza viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence That Flu Is Linked to Heart Attacks

Of surprise was the finding that the risk was highest for patients without CAD hospitalization

ADA over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL

<乌鸦传媒>In-Hospital Continuous Glucose Monitoring Can't Budge T2D Control

Randomized trial failed to get anywhere near tight glucose control

A computer rendering of cardiovascular disease.

<乌鸦传媒>Cardiovascular Risks Established in Childhood Don't Just Go Away

Childhood BMI nearly as important as adult BMI

<乌鸦传媒>Preventing Surgical-Site Infections; Drugs Go Head to Head for Ischemic Stroke

Also in TTHealthWatch: managing obesity in children and adolescents

A photo of a mature woman with her COVID mask beneath her chin smoking a cigarette outdoors.

<乌鸦传媒>Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Risk of Severe COVID

Hospitalization risk 80% higher versus nonusers

A photo of a single-use applicator for the application of electrohydraulic shockwaves

<乌鸦传媒>Cardiac Shockwave Device Passes Hurdle in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Question of clinical benefit beyond LVEF improvement will require larger trials

A photo of statin pills forming a question mark.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Cholesterol Denialism Pseudoscience or Appropriate Medical Care?

Calling an end to debate rarely serves the advancement of knowledge

FDA APPROVED Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine (Capvaxive) over a computer rendering of pneumococcal pneumonia

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves Pneumococcal Vax Designed Specifically for Adults

Covers serotypes responsible for over 80% of invasive pneumococcal disease in those 50 and up

A series of CT scans of a brain after ischemic stroke.

<乌鸦传媒>Late-Window Tenecteplase for Stroke Works When Thrombectomy's Out of the Question

TRACE-III trial finds benefit for lytic given up to 24 hours after stroke onset

A photo of a vital signs monitor and a nurse tending to a patient in the ICU.

<乌鸦传媒>SGLT2 Inhibitor No Help for ICU Patients With Acute Organ Dysfunction

Secondary findings of trial only suggest a potential benefit in kidney protection

A photo of pasteurization equipment at a dairy plant.

<乌鸦传媒>Some Pasteurization Methods May Not Clear H5N1 in Heavily Infected Milk

In experimental study, trace infectious virus detectable in some samples heated for short periods

A computer rendering of a stomach ulcer.

<乌鸦传媒>PPI Prevents Upper GI Bleeds During Intubation, With No Effect on Mortality

But expert still suggests the approach may not be appropriate for the most severely ill

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc Paralyzed After COVID; Legionella at Medicare HQ; Mystery Grand Canyon Illness

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a nurse holding up a bag of blood with both hands.

<乌鸦传媒>Liberal Blood Transfusion After Traumatic Brain Injury May Hold Benefit

Trial didn't meet primary outcome, but functional independence scores were better

The YouTube thumbnail with Siobhan Deshauer, MD, a jar of pickles, and the words: WARNING SIGN

<乌鸦传媒>Diet Change Revealed Deadly Diagnosis: Medical Mystery Solved!

Can you guess what caused this patient's salt cravings?

A photo of a bilevel positive airway pressure mask.

<乌鸦传媒>Preoxygenation With Noninvasive Ventilation Led to Less Hypoxemia During Intubation

Fewer critically ill adults had hypoxemia compared with preoxygenation with an oxygen mask

A photo of surgeons and a cardiopulmonary bypass machine in the operating room.

<乌鸦传媒>Amino Acid Infusion Before Cardiac Surgery Reduced Acute Kidney Injury

The amino acid mixture reduced stage 3 AKI by 44% compared with placebo

A photo of a vial of piperacillin-tazobactam powder.

<乌鸦传媒>Prolonged Beta-Lactam Dosing Boosts Survival in Sepsis, Septic Shock

Trial and meta-analysis add strength to weak guidelines

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<乌鸦传媒>Established TAVR Platforms Evolving for Lifetime Management

New additions to Sapien, Evolut, Navitor lines aim to ensure coronary access

NYV over a photo of Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, NY

<乌鸦传媒>New Tricuspid Interventions Launched into 'Broken' System

Having the technology reach the right patients is a major challenge in the real world

NYV over a photo of Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, NY

<乌鸦传媒>Can Mitral Valve Innovators Dig Themselves Out of a Rut?

Current transcatheter mitral valve replacement devices a poor match for clinical need

A photo of a blue rubber gloved hand holding a box of Paxlovid.

<乌鸦传媒>Paxlovid Trial Flops for COVID Pneumonia

Small study found no decrease in mortality among inpatients in three countries

A photo of residential buildings in Yakutsk, Siberia, Russia.

<乌鸦传媒>Most Heart Disease Deaths Still Occur in Cold Weather, but Heat Is a Growing Problem

Rising mortality burden from high ambient temperatures around the world

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<乌鸦传媒>'Uncertainty' Isn't a Bad Word: U.S. Agencies Must Tighten Up H5N1 Communications

More effective and efficient public messaging is the need of the hour

A photo of the packaging and vials of the Arexvy respiratory syncytial virus vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Guillain-Barre Syndrome Rates After RSV Shots in Sync With Trial Data, CDC Says

But compared with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, GBS was more common than expected

FDA APPROVED mRNA-1345 vaccine (mRESVIA) over a computer rendering of respiratory syncytial viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First mRNA RSV Vaccine

Moderna vaccine indicated for people ages 60 and up

A photo of a bottle of Olumiant tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Not All COVID Patients Benefit From JAK Inhibitor

Post-hoc analysis shows that body weight makes an important difference

A computer rendering of mutating bacteria.

<乌鸦传媒>Antimicrobial Resistance Must Be Addressed Now, Global Experts Warn

"Window of opportunity" is shrinking, expert says

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Congressman's Stroke; Warning on Bear Meat Consumption; Paralysis via Grand Piano

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of signage outside of a hospital directing visitors to EMERGENCY and Chest Pain Center.

<乌鸦传媒>Chest Pain in the ED: More Referrals for Cardiac Tests Not Tied to Better Outcomes

No significant decrease in MACE for intermediate and high referral groups vs low referral group

A computer rendering of a bioprosthetic surgical valve in the heart

<乌鸦传媒>Mortality Signal Emerges 2 Years After Valve-in-Valve TAVR for Failed SAVR

Alternative to redo surgery associated with several-fold increase in deaths, HF hospitalization

ATS over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Acetaminophen Fails to Improve Mortality, Need for Organ Support in Sepsis

However, treated patients were less likely to develop ARDS, respiratory dysfunction

HRS over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, MA

<乌鸦传媒>Early CRT Benefits HF With Moderately Reduced Ejection Fraction

Trial suggests a possible disease modifying benefit

NKF over a photo of Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, in Long Beach, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Gastrointestinal Bleeding More Common in Advanced CKD

Risk was significantly higher regardless of dialysis status

EuroPCR over a photo of Palais des Congr猫s de Paris in Paris, France

<乌鸦传媒>ShortCut Leaflet Splitter for TAVR Helps Keep Coronaries Unblocked

Pivotal study supports safety, effectiveness of TAVR adjunct device against coronary obstruction

EuroPCR over a photo of Palais des Congr猫s de Paris in Paris, France

<乌鸦传媒>Indian Myval Enters TAVR Horse Race With Good Early Performance

Valve characterized by availability of intermediate sizes among other design features

A photo of a nurse tending to an infant with bronchiolitis in the pediatric intensive care unit

<乌鸦传媒>PICU Use for Bronchiolitis Tied to 'Striking' Rise in Noninvasive Breathing Support

Multiple factors appear to be behind jump in high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive ventilation use

A photo of a paramedic attaching a blood pressure cuff to a male patient in an ambulance.

<乌鸦传媒>Prehospital Hypertension Control No Help in Unselected Acute Stroke

Chinese trial suggests benefit for one stroke subtype but may need replication

A photo of a vial of Andexxa.

<乌鸦传媒>Andexanet Shows Efficacy in Acute ICH With Factor Xa Inhibitors

But patients treated with andexanet had more thrombotic events than usual care

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