<ѻý>To Get More New Antimicrobial Drugs, Fix the Broken Market, Experts Sayѻý> Hospitals see a new antibiotic as something to raise their costs, one expert noted Nov 07, 2023
<ѻý>Heart Injuries Suggest Reconsideration of Holding BP Meds for Surgeryѻý> Pause on ACE inhibitors, ARBs yields more acute hypertension with no prevention of hypotension Nov 06, 2023
<ѻý>This Antibiotic May Reduce C. Diff Risk in Pneumonia Patientsѻý> Doxycycline associated with reduced infection, re-infection rates versus azithromycin Nov 03, 2023
<ѻý>Infectious Disease Groups Urge CMS to Retire Sepsis Treatment Guidelinesѻý> Use of the measure hasn't lowered mortality rates, they say Nov 02, 2023
<ѻý>Chinese Compound for MI?; Knee Pain Managementѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: a new colorectal cancer screening test Oct 28, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>EP Study During TAVR Offers Better Prediction of Late Conduction Disturbancesѻý> Interventional cardiologists trained to handle His bundle recordings at one center Oct 27, 2023
<ѻý>Skipping Hand Hygiene Before Donning Gloves May Be Just as Safe, Trial Suggestsѻý> Adherence to infection prevention strategy was better in hospital units asked to directly glove Oct 27, 2023
<ѻý>Tricuspid Valve Replacement Safe, Effective in Pivotal Trialѻý> Outcome data still awaited after positive interim results Oct 27, 2023
<ѻý>Probiotics for Preterm Infants Could Pose Serious Danger, FDA Warnsѻý> Abbott, Infinant Health sent warning letters about their products Oct 26, 2023
<ѻý>Retinal Artery Occlusion Tied to Higher Risks of Death, Vascular Eventsѻý> Risk appeared at 2 weeks and remained at 1 year and beyond Oct 26, 2023
<ѻý>Targeting Collaterals During Primary PCI Disappoints in Trialѻý> Pressure-controlled intermittent coronary sinus occlusion appears safe in acute MI, though Oct 26, 2023
<ѻý>Black Kids Twice as Likely to Die of Sepsis, Single-Center Study Findsѻý> "Outcomes were different" even with similar care, says researcher Oct 26, 2023
<ѻý>Inhaled Antibiotic Cuts Risk of Ventilator-Associated Pneumoniaѻý> Also led to lower rate of ventilator-related complications versus placebo Oct 26, 2023
<ѻý>Vitamin C Flops for Severe COVID-19ѻý> Trial data suggest chance of harm significantly greater than small possibility of efficacy Oct 25, 2023
<ѻý>Drug-Coated Balloon Answers 'Embarrassing' Need for In-Stent Restenosis in U.S.ѻý> Agent device avoids additional layer of stenting in patients with recurrent blockages Oct 25, 2023
<ѻý>Convalescent Plasma Improves Survival in COVID Patients With ARDS, New Trial Showsѻý> Might be one treatment option for the sickest of patients Oct 25, 2023
<ѻý>Antibiotic Combo for Acute Infection Cleared of Kidney Riskѻý> Use of cefepime meanwhile resulted in more neurological dysfunction Oct 16, 2023
<ѻý>Hold Off a Bit Before Operating on Broken Hips, Study Suggestsѻý> Older patients on anticoagulants benefit from modest delay Oct 16, 2023
<ѻý>Hemoglobin Targets a Good Idea for Massively Transfused Patientsѻý> Outcomes improved with values approaching 10 g/dL Oct 16, 2023
<ѻý>Feds Hope to Cut Sepsis Deaths by Hitching Medicare Payments to Treatment Statsѻý> Treatment delays can undermine a patient's chance of survival Oct 15, 2023
<ѻý>'Yellow' Blood Products Come With VTE Risk, Study Findsѻý> Increased thrombosis, mortality when fresh frozen plasma is used in transfusions Oct 15, 2023
<ѻý>Cryoprecipitate, REBOA Flop for Improving Major Hemorrhage Outcomesѻý> The first randomized trials of both approaches failed Oct 13, 2023
<ѻý>Blood Thinners Not a Firm Contraindication for tPA, Study Findsѻý> Intracranial hemorrhage rate did not differ regardless of use of antiplatelet or anticoagulants Oct 13, 2023
<ѻý>ECMO Has Become a Harder Sell in Severe COVID-19ѻý> Studies show decreased use, cast doubt on clinical benefit Oct 13, 2023
<ѻý>ITP Drug Shows Benefit in Hospitalized COVID Patientsѻý> Fostamatinib reduced time on supplemental oxygen, improved clinical status Oct 13, 2023
<ѻý>'Surprising' Contribution of Pulmonary Hypertension to ARDS Outcomesѻý> Coexisting conditions spell markedly poor clinical course Oct 12, 2023
<ѻý>Superbugs Common in Patients on Mechanical Ventilationѻý> Those in long-term care facilities are particularly at risk, researcher says Oct 12, 2023
<ѻý>A Price Jump From Pennies to $20/Pill for the Same Drugѻý> Drug pricing should be subject to stricter regulation Oct 12, 2023
<ѻý>Overdoing Blood Transfusions? JAMA Special Issue Shines a Lightѻý> Also includes two negative trials in hemorrhage control Oct 12, 2023
<ѻý>Opportunistic Infections Put a Damper on Belatacept After Lung Transplantѻý> Center had to refine its use of the kidney-friendlier immunosuppression regimen Oct 11, 2023
<ѻý>Brain Death Guidelines Revisedѻý> New recommendations address hypothermia, ECMO, pregnancy Oct 11, 2023
<ѻý>Rare Lung Bleeds Cluster in DOAC Users, Implications Unclearѻý> Pattern found in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage reports in FAERS Oct 11, 2023
<ѻý>Catching COVID 5 Times; Stroke Deaths Expected to Surge; Calif. Bans Red Dye No. 3ѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Oct 10, 2023
<ѻý>Repeat Tests for Inflammation Aid Prognosis After Acute Heart Failureѻý> Mortality predicted by cumulative hsCRP levels over time Oct 02, 2023
<ѻý>AMA Too Woke? FDA Warns on Probiotics; Medicare Drug-Price Negotiation Moves Forwardѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Oct 02, 2023
<ѻý>Primary Care Visits With NPs, PAs on the Rise; C. Diff in the Intensive Care Unitѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: suicide risk among health workers Sep 30, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Low Tidal Volume Compliance Still Lacking in Mechanical Ventilationѻý> Women, shorter patients, those with a high BMI more likely to receive higher tidal volumes Sep 29, 2023
<ѻý>No Benefit to Tight Glucose Control in ICUѻý> Trial attempts to settle the controversy once and for all Sep 29, 2023
<ѻý>Reassuring Registry Data on Going Into TAVR Sans Symptomsѻý> Would intervention beat watchful waiting for asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis? Sep 20, 2023
<ѻý>Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enoughѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity Sep 16, 2023 podcast