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For healthy females

Progesterone Attenuates Drug-Induced QT Interval Lengthening

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Findings in healthy females who received progesterone or placebo for seven days
A radical proposal has been suggested for eliminating all Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and outpatient facilities in the next 20 years

VA Commission on Care: Eliminate VA Medical Centers

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Eight veterans organizations denounce document in letter to Commission Chairwoman
Recommendations have been developed for emergency nurses in terms of recognizing and responding to the needs of victims of human trafficking; the position statement was published in the March issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing.

Nurses Play Crucial Role in Identifying Victims of Trafficking

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Emergency Nurses Association offers guidance to help recognize, respond to needs of victims
Recommendations have been issued for the use of direct oral anticoagulants in obese patients; the guideline was published online March 22 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

Guidance Issued on Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Obese

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DOAC use not recommended for patients with BMI >40 kg/m² and weight >120 kg
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer in certain adults aged 50 to 69 years

USPSTF: Aspirin Recommended for Some Aged 50 to 69 Years

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Benefits for primary prevention of CVD, CRC for certain adults aged 50 to 69 years
For patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty

Peripheral Nerve Block Beneficial in Arthroplasty

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Reduced odds of complications and resource utilization with PNB in knee/hip arthroplasty
In a case report published online April 7 in Pediatrics

Cushing’s Sx Described in Infant Treated With Ophthalmic Steroid

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Four-month-old developed ICS after six weeks of intranasal dexamethasone ophthalmic solution
There is considerable variation in estimates of sepsis mortality using death certificates and health services utilization data (administrative claims)

Variation in Estimates of Sepsis-Linked Mortality by Data Source

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Variation seen comparing mortality based on deaths certificates and health services utilization data
For acute myocardial infarction survivors

ACEI/ARBs Up AMI Outcomes Regardless of Renal Status

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Treatment linked to improved long-term survival, regardless of underlying kidney function
For patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Liraglutide Is Not Justified for All Patients With T1DM

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Addition of 1.2 and 1.8 mg liraglutide linked to modest reduction of weekly mean glucose levels