<ѻý>How Best to Monitor Critically Ill Patients?ѻý> Continuous surveillance achieved through EHR data could provide key insights Feb 21, 2019
<ѻý>Similar Endotypes Identified for Pediatric ARDS and Sepsisѻý> Shared biology between children with sepsis, respiratory failure could predict mortality risk, study shows Feb 21, 2019
<ѻý>Antibiotics Rx Common, but Variable, in Pediatric ICUѻý> Children given antibiotics were on mechanical ventilation for fewer days Feb 20, 2019
<ѻý>Peripheral Perfusion Fails to Cut Septic Shock Mortalityѻý> But showed improvements over lactate-guided resuscitation for some outcomes Feb 19, 2019
<ѻý>CDC May Have a Better Mousetrap for Sepsis Surveillanceѻý> Researchers compare the CDC's simplified criteria against SOFA criteria Feb 19, 2019
<ѻý>Risky Antibiotics Still Widely Prescribed at Hospital Dischargeѻý> Programs aimed at reducing fluoroquinolone use fail to address discharge practices Feb 13, 2019
<ѻý>Lytics Help Imaging-Selected Patients Beyond 4.5-Hour Windowѻý> EXTEND trial shows less disability after use in 4.5-to-9-hour window Feb 09, 2019
<ѻý>Andexanet Holds Strong as Antidote to Apixaban, Rivaroxabanѻý> Reversal agent for factor Xa inhibitors soon to be subject to a randomized trial Feb 08, 2019
<ѻý>Benefit of Endovascular Therapy Dwindles With Large-Core Strokesѻý> But is thrombectomy still better than medical management alone for these cases? Feb 08, 2019
<ѻý>Tighter BP Control No Better in Acute Strokeѻý> But major limitations prevented firm conclusions in ENCHANTED trial Feb 08, 2019
<ѻý>For Brain Bleeds, 'Gentle' but Thorough Surgery May Boost Outcomesѻý> MISTIE III trial failed overall but showed functional benefit with extensive clot removal Feb 07, 2019
<ѻý>BP Lowering en Route to Hospital Flops in Acute Strokeѻý> RIGHT-2 trial shows no benefit, possible harm from nitroglycerin patch Feb 07, 2019
<ѻý>Intensive Early Glucose Control No Help for Stroke Recoveryѻý> SHINE trial yields similar functional outcomes but higher hypoglycemia risk Feb 06, 2019
<ѻý>Heavy Workouts Linked to Hard Arteriesѻý> But subclinical calcified plaque didn't translate into mortality risk in study Jan 30, 2019
<ѻý>Autologous Blood Use Better for Cardiac Surgeries?ѻý> Intra-operative strategy associated with fewer post-op transfusions, shorter stays Jan 28, 2019
<ѻý>In-Hospital Acute MI Common, Outcomes Poorѻý> Better strategies may be needed, VA study authors suggest Jan 18, 2019
<ѻý>Revascularization for Silent Ischemia Linked to Better Outcomesѻý> Registry suggests much lower MI risk for asymptomatic stable disease Jan 17, 2019
<ѻý>Will Biomarkers Eventually Replace Physicians?ѻý> Milton Packer imagines the end of nonprocedural medicine as we know it Jan 16, 2019
<ѻý>2018 Landmark Infectious Diseases Trials, in Graphic Formѻý> New flu antiviral, oral abx for stable endocarditis among standouts Jan 06, 2019
<ѻý>The Best Cardiovascular Drug Many Physicians Won’t Prescribeѻý> Milton Packer describes the rise and fall of one of our most effective medicines Dec 19, 2018
<ѻý>Severe COPD, Heart Failure a Bad Comboѻý> Symptoms of undertreated HF are too often confused with COPD Dec 14, 2018
<ѻý>ARNI on Par With Other HFrEF Strategies for Saving Lives Long Termѻý> Sacubitril/valsartan yields "comparable" number needed to treat at 5 years Nov 29, 2018
<ѻý>Top-Ranked Hospitals Have Better Survival Ratesѻý> U.S. News and World Report rankings not associated with fewer readmissions Nov 28, 2018
<ѻý>Omega-3 and Vitamin D; Vein Grafts and CABG: It's PodMed Double T!ѻý> This week's topics include benefits of CABG, vein harvesting, new exercise guidelines, and omega-3 and vitamin D supplementation Nov 17, 2018 podcast
<ѻý>Metabolic Surgery Prevails for Mortality, CV-Risk Reduction in T2Dѻý> Macrovascular complications, CV mortality reduced more with surgery than medical therapy alone Nov 15, 2018
<ѻý>AHA: Stem Cells No Help in LVAD Patientsѻý> Mesenchymal precursor cells didn't boost wean rates from heart assist devices Nov 13, 2018 video
<ѻý>AHA: Rivaroxaban May Cut Thromboembolic Risk in HF Patientsѻý> Post hoc analysis of COMMANDER HF trial suggestive of benefit Nov 11, 2018 video
<ѻý>Biodegradable-Polymer DES No Better at 10 Yearsѻý> Clinical benefit elusive long after polymer should have disappeared Nov 11, 2018
<ѻý>AHA: Zetia May Cut CV Events in Japanese Seniorsѻý> Results from EWTOPIA75 trial not enough to change practice, experts says Nov 11, 2018
<ѻý>AHA: In-hospital Entresto Safe, Beneficial in HFrEFѻý> PIONEER-HF shows improved biomarkers and possibly outcomes too Nov 11, 2018 video
<ѻý>AHA: Fish Oil, Vitamin D Not VITAL to Heart Healthѻý> VITAL trial also showed no benefits for cancer incidence with both supplements Nov 10, 2018 video
<ѻý>AHA: Lipid Guidelines to Headline Meetingѻý> Exercise, fish oil, Entresto in acute HF, and an anti-inflammatory also in the spotlight Nov 08, 2018
<ѻý>Parental Injury Tied to Troubled Sleep for the Kidsѻý> Teenagers, children of parents with both PTSD and TBI at increased risk Nov 04, 2018
<ѻý>Possible Malingering in PTSD, TBI Cases Calls for Careful Analysisѻý> Study highlights challenges in diagnosis, treatment in veterans and general population Oct 29, 2018
<ѻý>Expert Panel: Cap Oxygen Saturation at 96% for Acutely Ill Patientsѻý> Recommends special caution for stroke, MI patients Oct 25, 2018
<ѻý>FDA Rejects Canakinumab in CVD Preventionѻý> CANTOS data not enough to expand indication Oct 19, 2018
<ѻý>Morning Break: Human Side of Addiction; Eyeing Da Vinci's Genius; No CV Indication for Ilarisѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the ѻý staff Oct 19, 2018
<ѻý>FDA Approves Rivaroxaban for CV Prevention in CAD, PADѻý> Low dose to arrive in the U.S. next week Oct 12, 2018
<ѻý>Medical 'Dog Wash' Cuts Risk of MRSA Spread From Therapy Dogsѻý> Pilot study of intervention in pediatric oncology ward shows promising results Oct 05, 2018
<ѻý>CHEST Meeting Attendees Will 'Learn by Doing'ѻý> Interactive sessions to highlight San Antonio conference Oct 05, 2018