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Critical Illness Events Linked to Worse Outcomes on Same Ward
Critical illness event tied to increased risk of cardiac arrest or intensive care unit transfer in same ward
Fish-Oil Fatty Acids in Pregnancy Cut Wheeze, Asthma Risk in Child
Supplementation in pregnancy linked to reduction in risk of persistent wheeze and asthma in offspring
Phase I Trial Shows Promise for Cimaglermin in Heart Failure
First-in-human trial shows cimaglermin generally well tolerated in left ventricular systolic dysfunction
Poor Sleep Common in Hemodialysis Patients
Poor sleep tied to increased daytime sleepiness, especially in those with depression
Post-Lunch Napping Tied to Better Cognition in Elderly
Moderate nappers scored higher than non-nappers, short nappers, extended nappers
Penalties Under ACA Tied to Drop in Medicare Readmission Rates
More rapid drop in 30-day readmission for myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, pneumonia
Optimal Timing ID’d for Flu Shot During Three-Week Chemo Cycle
Comparable antibody responses for influenza vaccination on day one or 11 of chemo cycle
Case Report: Ustekinumab for Crohn’s Continued in Pregnancy
Patient receiving UST maintenance therapy had uneventful pregnancy, delivered healthy baby
Gastric Bypass Associated With Reduced Risk of Psoriasis
Reduced risks of psoriasis, severe psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis with bypass, but not banding
Ciprofloxacin Plus Fluocinolone More Effective for Peds AOMT
More effective than ciprofloxacin or fluocinolone alone for acute otitis media w/tympanostomy tubes
