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RBC, Plasma Transfusions Drop From 2011 to 2014
Red blood cell and plasma transfusions decreased, while platelet transfusions remained stable
Daily BCX7353 Cuts Rate of Hereditary Angioedema Attacks
Oral administration of BCX7353 at dose of ≥125 mg results in lower rate of attacks versus placebo
AMA Vows to Improve Access for Docs Seeking Mental Health Care
New policy recommends state licensing boards to only inquire about current conditions
Doctors Should Encourage Exercise in Patients With Diabetes, CV Disease
Recommendations suggest doctors prescribe individualized exercise training for these patients
Shift Work Tied to Poor Health Indicators, Metabolic Syndrome
Excess weight, sleep issues more common among those with changing schedules
Infective Endocarditis From Injection Drug Use Increasing
Increase especially high among young, white, and female patients
ACP Issues Final Practice Points for Remdesivir Use in COVID-19
Consider treatment with remdesivir for five days for hospitalized COVID-19 patients who do not require invasive ventilation or ECMO
Higher O2 Sats With Manual Vent During Intubation of Critically Ill
Findings seen with bag-mask ventilation vs. no ventilation for adults undergoing tracheal intubation
Early Career Burnout Can Be Contagious Via Social Networks
One-unit increase in mean social network members' burnout levels tied to 0.21-unit increase in burnout
Race, Neighborhood Impact Bystander CPR in Pediatric OHCA
BCPR less likely in races/ethnicities other than white
