Review Links Natriuretic Peptide Thresholds to Mortality in ADHF
Achieving NP predischarge thresholds cuts mortality, readmission in acute decompensated heart failure
E-Prescribing of High-Risk Drugs May Contribute to Falls in Elderly
Study found 41 percent of medications that can increase drowsiness were set too high for seniors
RSNA: Children Can Sustain Major Chest Injuries From ATV Crashes
Main cause of chest injury was rollover, followed by collision with landscape, falls
In Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Failure, FABP1 IDs Mortality
Serum liver-type fatty acid binding protein can discriminate survivors from non-survivors
Recommended Tx Adherence Low in Pediatric Acute Seizure
Lack of adherence to recommended care linked to increased risks of intubation and ICU admission
Palliative Care Positively Affects Symptom Burden, QOL
But no effect on survival; findings for caregiver outcomes mixed
Acute Kidney Injury Is Risk Factor for Delirium, Coma
Stage 2 and 3 acute kidney injury linked to increased risk of both delirium, coma in critically ill adults
Computer Order Entry System Ups Antimicrobial Policy Compliance
After introduction of system, improvement seen in surveillance, compliance, approvals
Rising Rx, ER Prices Pushing U.S. Health Care Spending Up
Prescription drugs are the fastest growing expense, report shows
ASN: Severe Acute Kidney Injury Ups Risk of 28-Day Mortality
Increased use of mechanical ventilation, renal-replacement therapy in children with severe AKI
