One trial randomized patients to helmet noninvasive ventilation or usual forms of respiratory support and found no differences. Another comparing high-flow and standard oxygen found a decrease in intubation rate with the former, but no change in any other outcome.
Prescription of systemic estrogen therapy after menopause could be a red flag for use of other medications linked to dementia.
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This month’s quiz asks readers to evaluate a 67-year-old man with hyperglycemia 3 days after admission for a COPD exacerbation. The patient’s oral intake remains…
In-hospital mortality risk incrementally increased with every 10% rise in the range from 190 mg/dL to 250 mg/dL, according to a study of critically ill…
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Addressing the critical physician shortage requires a comprehensive strategy focused on empowering physicians, revamping training models, and reshaping incentives to prioritize patient-centered care.
Effectively managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease means staying up to date on medications, devices, and delivery techniques.
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A 47-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-year history of pain in all of her muscles and joints. She is a commercial truck driver. Her…
