New Protocol Aims for Early Extubation in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Faster progression to extubation does not increase risk for reintubation or other adverse events
Medicaid Enrollment Reaches Record High During Pandemic
Surge in enrollment during pandemic means that a quarter of the U.S. population is now covered by the public program
AHA Advises OSA Screening for Those With CV Risk, Conditions
Screening for obstructive sleep apnea recommended for those with resistant/poorly controlled HTN, pulmonary HTN, recurrent a-fib
Myocarditis-Like Illness Reported After COVID-19 Vaccination
Case series describes seven cases in males younger than 40 years; all patients' symptoms were resolved by the time of hospital discharge
Outcomes Examined for Primary Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
Significant variation observed for risk for developing end-stage kidney disease according to etiology of nephrotic syndrome
Certain Antihypertensive Agents May Aid Cognition in Elderly
Memory recall better for up to three years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs versus nonpenetrant counterparts
AAP: Screen All Children for Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Death
Because no single screening strategy can detect all conditions associated with SCA, CPR training in the community is important
Underlying Medical Conditions Up Risk for Severe COVID-19 in Children
Risk factors include type 1 diabetes, cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies, and obesity, as well as prematurity
Presumed Sudden Cardiac Death Rates Up for Individuals With HIV
Among individuals with versus without known HIV infection, sudden cardiac death due to occult drug overdose was more common
Privacy Concerns Examined Regarding Use of Mobile Health Apps
28.1 percent of apps provided no privacy policies; 47 percent of user data transmission complied with privacy policy