Single hs-cTnT Measure, Non-Ischemic ECG Can Rule Out AMI
Single hs-cTnT below level of detection plus ECG can rule out acute myocardial infarction in ER
Pre-Op Training Program Improves Outcomes
Program provides physical, nutritional, and psychological guidance
High-Volume NICUs See More Staff Burnout
Burnout in NICUs may disproportionately affect nurses
No Proof Azithromycin Ups Odds of Ventricular Arrhythmia
Patients on azithromycin no more likely to develop ventricular arrhythmia than those on amoxicillin
Doctors Need to Be Mindful of What They Post on Social Media
Investigators find many examples of unprofessional, 'potentially objectionable' behavior online
Early Invasive Doesn’t Beat Selective Strategy in NSTE-ACS
No significant between-group difference in 10-year death or spontaneous myocardial infarction
High Readmission Rates for Critical Limb Ischemia
Predictors of unplanned readmission include age, female sex, black/Hispanic race, prior amputation
Iodide Supplementation No Benefit for Preemies
No significant difference in neurodevelopmental status at 2 years for infants with iodide vs. placebo
6 Variables Can Predict Mortality Risk in Cardiogenic Shock
Variables from Intraaortic Balloon Pump in Cardiogenic Shock trial ID short-term mortality risk
Residents Rate Enjoyment of Teaching As Key for ICU Doctors
Behaviors of attending physicians rated as important include empathy to patients, ability to explain