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In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival Differs With Time of Day
Survival lower for in-hospital cardiac arrest that happens overnight and/or on weekends
ASA: Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Rising in Pregnancy
Proportion of sSAH higher for African-American and Hispanic women, and for those aged 20 to 29 years
Influenza, Some Viral URIs Increase Risk of Acute MI
Increased incidence of acute myocardial infarction in first 7 days after positive respiratory viral diagnosis
Pharmacist Participation in Stroke Response Cuts Door➜Needle Time
Pharmacist helps reduces DTN time by median 23.5 min; ups percent of patients meeting ≤60 min goal
Professionals Disagree About Asking Patients About Sexuality
Article offers opposing views about recommendation in England to ask patients about sexual orientation
Increased Risk of Thrombosis in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Higher rates of thrombosis compared to matched controls; risk highest at and soon after diagnosis
Spontaneous Pharynx Perforation After Forceful or Stifled Sneeze
Case report: 34-year-old describes popping sensation and swelling in neck after trying to halt a sneeze
Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale Cuts Recurrent Stroke/TIA Risk
Reviews demonstrate reduction in recurrent stroke risk after percutaneous transcatheter PFO closure
Intense End-of-Life Care Found to Be Less Likely for VA Patients
Authors say results have important implications for the future of VA care, Medicare policy
ICU RN Job Dissatisfaction, Burnout Linked to Moral Distress
Age and negative perception of job satisfaction, practice environment all predictors of moral distress
