Tag: Therapy & Procedures: Misc.
Early High-Titer Plasma Reduces Progression of COVID-19
Early administration of high-titer convalescent plasma against SARS-CoV-2 reduces progression in mildly ill older adults
Red Cross Issues Call for More Blood Plasma to Treat COVID-19 Patients
People who have recovered from COVID-19 may have antibodies in their plasma that could boost immunity in current patients
Global Need High for Rehabilitation Services
Musculoskeletal disorders contributed most to prevalence; highest need for rehabilitation services seen in Western Pacific region
COVID-19 Outcomes Not Improved With Convalescent Plasma
Clinical status, mortality did not differ for convalescent plasma versus placebo in adults with severe COVID-19 pneumonia
AHA: Care for Type 2 Myocardial Infarction Patients Varies
Just over half of patients with type 2 MI seen by a cardiologist in hospital; most did not see a cardiologist for follow-up care
Early ECMO-Facilitated Resuscitation Ups Survival in OHCA
Findings seen among adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and refractory ventricular fibrillation
TAVR Volumes in the U.S. Have Risen Each Year Since 2011
In 2019, TAVR exceeded surgical procedures; 30-day mortality and stroke rates decreased since 2011
Nebulized Interferon Beta-1a Promising for COVID-19
Adults hospitalized for COVID-19 receiving SNG001 versus placebo more likely to show clinical improvement
Risks of Opioids Should Be Recognized for Children After Surgery
Opioid prescribing guidelines for children developed; authors underscore importance of nonopioid analgesic options, providing education to patients and their families
New Cancer Drug Approvals Linked to Drop in Mortality
New cancer drugs approved between 2000 and 2016 associated with 1,291,769 fewer related deaths in the U.S.
