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FDA APPROVED Selective cytopheretic device-pediatric (SCD-PED) over a computer rendering of diseased kidneys.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs Device for Pediatric Kidney Injury Due to Sepsis

The device was granted a Humanitarian Device Exemption approval

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

<乌鸦传媒>Wendy Williams' Dementia; 48% Back 16-Week Abortion Ban; Hospital Sues Quadriplegic

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

An x-ray image of a patient's lungs with aspiration pneumonia

<乌鸦传媒>Study Backs Recommended Antibiotic Approach for Aspiration Pneumonia

Evidence of more side effects, lack of survival benefit with extended anaerobic coverage

A photo of a man rubbing the left side of his face.

<乌鸦传媒>Transient Left-Sided Weakness, Facial Palsy in Middle-Age Man

Timely recognition of this rare phenomenon considered crucial to prevent recurrent stroke

A computer rendering of a brain with a dark spot on the side

<乌鸦传媒>Sublingual Acute Stroke Neuroprotectant Dazzles in Phase III Trial

Experts raise concerns about analysis and reporting in Chinese study

A photo of a woman on a couch experiencing a hot flash and fanning herself with a piece of paper.

<乌鸦传媒>Hot Flashes, Migraine Tied to Higher Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease

However, risks were nullified with control of blood pressure, cholesterol levels

FDA ADCOMM TriClip G4 system over a photo of the device

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors Nearly All Aboard the TriClip Train for Tricuspid Regurgitation

Committee voted 13-1 that the benefits of the TEER device outweigh the risks in certain patients

<乌鸦传媒>Safety Events at Hospitals More Common in Black and Hispanic Kids

"Many factors could be driving these disparities," researcher says

ISC over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>Large-Core Strokes Do Better Long-Term With Thrombectomy

SELECT2 trial's 1-year results show continued benefits for patients with slower recovery

A photo of runners crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City marathon.

<乌鸦传媒>I Never Expected to Run a Code While Running the NYC Marathon

It turns out we were all in the right place at the right time

A photo of a woman with a an intravenous line in her arm.

<乌鸦传媒>Midline Catheters Go Head-to-Head With PICCs for Bloodstream Infections

For dwell times of 15 days or less, midline catheters noninferior, single-center study finds

A photo of surgeons during heart transplant surgery

<乌鸦传媒>Risk Score Proposed to Anchor Forthcoming Donor Heart Allocation Rules

Current six-tier system on the outs due to excessive manipulation

ISC over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>Embolization Proves Its Mettle for Subdural Hematoma

Landmark trials establish a new standard of care, experts say

ISC over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>After Cervical Artery Dissection, Early Anticoagulant Might Be Better

Large observational study might not deliver definitive answers but hints at a better strategy

ISC over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>Late Tenecteplase Not Beneficial for Stroke Patients With LVOs

Lytic at least appeared safe in a selected population with many undergoing thrombectomy

ISC over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>AI-Based Decision Support Boosts Post-Stroke Prevention

Trial from China shows potential of AI guidance for stroke care

ISC over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>Fast Stroke Thrombolysis Boosts Impact of Thrombectomy

Pooled trial analysis finally provides the evidence for combination approach

ISC over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>Adjunctive Thrombolysis Doesn't Boost tPA Benefits

Phase III trial is the "disappointing end of a long journey"

ISC over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>Corticosteroid Still Doesn't Help After Stroke in the Thrombectomy Era

MARVEL trial tries adjunctive therapy again with new circumstances but gets the same old answer

ISC over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>Before Stroke Thrombectomy, Keep the Bed Flat, Trial Says

Tilting the head of the bed up during early window in large vessel occlusion hurts outcomes

A computer rendering of a blood clot.

<乌鸦传媒>Anticoagulant Falls Short for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Atrial Cardiopathy

Can atrial cardiopathy really be the cause of some cryptogenic strokes?

A computer rendering of Candida auris fungus

<乌鸦传媒>Candida Auris: What to Know About the Fungal Infection Spreading Across the U.S.

The multidrug-resistant organism colonizes skin, lingers on surfaces

FDA ADCOMM Pulse oximeters over a photo of one on a man鈥檚 finger.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisory Panel Generally Pleased With Pulse Oximetry Clinical Trial Proposal

But some questions arose regarding number of participants, permissible variance in measurements

FDA APPROVED Evoque tricuspid valve replacement over a computer rendering of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>First Transcatheter Tricuspid Regurgitation Treatment Approved

FDA greenlights system for severe cases cleared by the heart team

CCC over a photo of Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV

<乌鸦传媒>History of IBD Linked to Severe Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for COVID

IBD was associated with an increased risk of sepsis, shock, and acute kidney injury

A photo of a premature infant in an incubator.

<乌鸦传媒>Donor Milk, Formula Go Head-to-Head for Extreme Preemies in the NICU

Similar neurodevelopmental outcomes, but less necrotizing enterocolitis with donor milk

FDA ADCOMM Pulse oximeters over a photo of one on a man鈥檚 finger.

<乌鸦传媒>Pulse Oximeters Once Again in the Spotlight at FDA

Advisory panel to discuss how to improve device accuracy for patients with darker skin

A photo of a healthcare worker applying Duraprep surgical solution to a patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Iodine-Based Skin Prep Better for Certain Fracture Surgeries

Large randomized trial comparing alcohol antiseptic solutions could change practice

STS over a photo of Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX

<乌鸦传媒>Caution Raised for Post-TAVR Cardiac Surgeries

Surgeons report rise in TAVR explants and other risky procedures

SCCM over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>Trial Backs Short Course of Antibiotics for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Individualized treatment noninferior versus usual long-course treatment in the ICU

A computer rendering of the deployment of a stent.

<乌鸦传媒>FFR-Guided PCI Saves $$ Clamping Down on Unnecessary Stents in MI Patients

Cost-effectiveness shown over angiographic guidance for complete revascularization

A photo of a woman undergoing a gluteal fat transfer

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Reports Deaths After Medical Tourism in the Dominican Republic

Fatalities frequently involved Brazilian butt lifts

SCCM over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Critical Care Guideline Changes Boost Corticosteroid Uses, Role of Families

Corticosteroids, glycemic control, and clinical deterioration outside ICU addressed

A photo of a woman holding a premature infant

<乌鸦传媒>Ibuprofen Fails Another Crack at Reducing Preemie Lung Issues and Deaths

A therapy to help babies with hole in heart is still lacking

SCCM over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Can Targeting Normoxemia Benefit Critically Ill Trauma Patients?

Strategy appeared to increase supplemental oxygen-free days

A photo of a concerned looking pregnant woman looking at a positive covid test.

<乌鸦传媒>Maternal Vaccination Lowers Odds of Respiratory Distress in COVID-Exposed Infants

Preterm, COVID-exposed infants with respiratory distress had marked inflammatory responses

SCCM over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Tailoring Drug Interaction Alerts to the ICU Reduced Number of High-Risk Combos

Intervention reduced "alert fatigue" for clinicians

SCCM over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Ceftriaxone Prevents Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia After Brain Injury

Single-dose administered prophylactically associated with less pneumonia, mortality

SCCM over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Newly Unveiled Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis Can Improve Diagnoses

The Phoenix Sepsis Score was validated using encounters in higher- and lower-resource settings

<乌鸦传媒>Increase in Congenital Syphilis; Decrease in Breast Cancer Mortality

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