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Stem Cell Therapy Improves Left Ventricular Synchronous Contraction Post MI
After acute myocardial infarction, intracoronary infusion of autologous stem cells contributes to restoration of left ventricular (LV) synchronous contraction, according to a report in the August issue of Heart.
Reuters Health Information, August 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Ambien, Primaxin IM/IV, Hepsera
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for zolpidem tartrate, imipenem-cilastatin intramuscular injection, imipenem-cilastatin intravenous infusion, and adefovir dipivoxil.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
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Salmonella Outbreak Over: CDC
An outbreak of an unusual strain of Salmonella that put 286 people into the hospital appears to be over in the United States, federal health officials said on Thursday.
Reuters Health Information, August 2008
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Uninsured Rate Declines in US
A total of 45.7 million people are now without health insurance, a decrease of 15.3% as safety nets kick in.
WebMD Health News, August 2008
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CME
Management of Acute Peptic Ulcer Bleeding Reviewed
A clinical review describes recommendations for initial triage, medical therapy, and surgical considerations for the management of acute gastrointestinal tract bleeding from a peptic ulcer.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
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Tight Glucose Control in Critically Ill Adults May Not Improve All Outcomes
In a meta-analysis in critically ill adults, tight glucose control was not associated with significantly reduced hospital mortality rates but was associated with an increased risk for hypoglycemia.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
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Nasal-Throat Swab With PCR May Detect Respiratory Tract Viruses in Children
A study shows that a nasal-throat swab combined with polymerase chain reaction has adequate sensitivity to detect influenza and respiratory tract viruses in children.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
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Elderly Patients May Be Less Likely to be Taken to a Trauma Center by EMS Personnel
A study showed that even when trauma was recognized and acknowledged by EMS there may be an unconscious age bias in EMS personnel in the field and in receiving trauma center personnel.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Amitiza, Aldurazyme, Most Antibiotics
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for lubiprostone capsules (Amitiza), laronidase injection (Aldurazyme), and a variety of antimicrobial medications.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
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Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tube Reduces Risk for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
In a randomized trial, use of a silver-coated endotracheal tube significantly reduced the incidence of microbiologically confirmed ventilator-associated pneumonia, without apparent adverse events.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Byetta Linked to Acute Pancreatitis
Exenatide therapy has been linked to 6 new cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
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Coronary Multidetector CT Cost-Effective for Triage of Acute Chest Pain Patients
Compared with standard protocols for assessing acute chest pain in emergency department patients, the use of coronary multidetector CT (MDCT) is modestly more effective and offers cost savings in the case of women, according to a report in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
Reuters Health Information, August 2008
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On-TIME 2 in Print: Acute STEMI Gains with Prehospital Triple Antiplatelet Therapy
Adding tirofiban to therapy with clopidogrel, aspirin, and heparin while the patient is in transit to a PCI center improves ST-segment resolution; outcomes may also improve, the trial hinted.
Heartwire, August 2008
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Antipsychotics Useful in Psychiatric Emergencies, Study Confirms
Immediate control of aggressive and impulsive behavior in psychiatric emergencies can be achieved through administration of antipsychotic medications, findings from an observational study indicate, confirming the validity of current medication practices.
Reuters Health Information, August 2008
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AHA Publishes Statement on Integrating Prehospital ECGs Into Care for ACS Patients
The challenge will not be in acquiring a prehospital electrocardiogram but rather using and integrating the diagnostic information obtained by emergency medical services into existing systems of care.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
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Coronary Artery Spasm May Trigger Acute Coronary Syndrome
Coronary spasm is a frequent cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and should be taken into account in emergency department patients with chest pain at rest, according to researchers based in Stuttgart, Germany.
Reuters Health Information, August 2008
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Recalls & Warnings FDA Warns About Injection Site Reactions With Naltrexone
Injectable, extended-release naltrexone, used for the treatment of alcohol dependence, has been linked to adverse injection-site reactions, some requiring surgery.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
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Adverse Reactions to Antibiotics Estimated at 140,000 Cases in US Annually
Adverse antibiotic reactions, mostly allergic ones, send more than 140,000 people to U.S. emergency rooms each year, researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Wednesday.
Reuters Health Information, August 2008
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Cardiac MR Can Screen for ACS in the Emergency Department
An improved cardiac MR protocol, using T2-weighted imaging and LV assessment, can differentiate between new and old MI and provide information over and above clinical assessment and traditional cardiac risk factors, researchers say.
Heartwire, August 2008
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GI Bleeding After Stroke Linked to Increased Mortality Risk
A new study shows in-hospital gastrointestinal hemorrhage after a stroke is associated with a 3-fold increased risk of mortality or severe dependence at discharge.
Medscape Medical News, August 2008
