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Budesonide With Saline Solution Helpful for Rhinosinusitis
Clinically meaningful benefits seen in chronic rhinosinusitis patients; treatment effect imprecise
High Rates of Salmonella Contamination ID’d in Kratom
As of end of May 2018, 199 cases of salmonellosis ID'd that were linked to kratom consumption
IV Acetaminophen Minimally Helpful for Colectomy Pain
IV acetaminophen has similar effectiveness to oral doses and doesn't meaningfully cut opioid use
Cabozantinib Improves Survival in Advanced Hepatocellular Cancer
Significantly longer overall and progression-free survival with cabozantinib than placebo
IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout
These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
Hospitals Face $218B in Federal Payment Cuts From 2010 to 2028
11 pieces of legislation plus regulatory changes result in payment reductions beyond those under ACA
Patisiran, Inotersen Aid Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis
Improvement in modified Neuropathy Impairment Score+7, Norfolk QoL Diabetic Nephropathy score
1996 to 2013 Saw Large Increase in Diabetes Spending
Increased spending per encounter has been the biggest driver of overall rise in spending
Anticonvulsants Seem to Be Ineffective for Low Back Pain
And, gabapentinoids have a higher risk for adverse events
For Postpartum Hemorrhage, Carbetocin Similar to Oxytocin
Heat-stable carbetocin non-inferior for preventing blood loss of ≥500 ml, use of other uterotonic agents
