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Darolutamide Slows Spread of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Significant survival benefit seen, adverse events similar between darolutamide and placebo
Higher O2 Sats With Manual Vent During Intubation of Critically Ill
Findings seen with bag-mask ventilation vs. no ventilation for adults undergoing tracheal intubation
Nurse Navigators Aid Outcomes After Heart Attack Discharge
Observed benefits include reducing acute myocardial infarction readmission, mortality
ASA: Opioid Epidemic Tied to Infection-Related Stroke
Number of hospitalizations steady in 1993 to 2008, but increased significantly in 2008 to 2015
ASA: Intensive BP Control Lowers Bleeding Risk in Stroke Patients
Findings seen among patients with ischemic stroke, high systolic BP receiving alteplase for thrombolysis
Reproductive Health Counseling Inadequate in IBD
Only 30 percent of patients reported prior counseling; most interested in receiving more information
ASA: Reversal Agent Cuts Severe Bleeding With Factor Xa Inhibitors
Bolus plus two-hour infusion of andexanet alfa cuts antifactor Xa activity by 92 percent
Patient, Doctor Communication Priorities Differ in Ulcerative Colitis
Second study highlights importance of recognizing the emotional impact of ulcerative colitis
Diagnostic Delays Common in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Overall, 68 percent of patients reported delay in diagnosis; delay more likely for UC versus Crohn disease
ASA: Increased Odds of Stroke, MI With E-Cigarette Use
E-cigarettes linked to increased odds of stroke, myocardial infarction, angina or coronary heart disease
