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• Acute Flaccid Myelitis Associated With Enterovirus D68 Data from a cluster of confirmed cases further supports evidence that enterovirus D68 may be a possible cause of acute flaccid myelitis.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, April 2019
• Candida Bloodstream Infections Among Persons Who Inject Drugs Injection drug use has emerged as an increasingly common condition associated with candidemia.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, April 2019
• Treating Lead Perforation Extending Beyond the Pericardium Lead perforation after implantation of a CIED is a potentially serious complication, especially when they extend deep into or beyond the pericardial space. How should these cases be managed?
  Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, April 2019
• Cardiac Assist Devices in Cardiogenic Shock A new study examines the use of the Impella CP cardiac assist device in patients with acute MI complicated by cardiogenic shock. What are the implications of the findings?
  Circulation, April 2019
• A Brief Review of the Pharmacology of Hyperkalemia This article reviews the pathophysiology and common causes of both acute and chronic hyperkalemia, and summarizes the many approaches to treatment of this electrolyte abnormality.
  Southern Medical Journal, April 2019
• Ebola Survivors Comfort Sick and Frightened in Congo Outbreak Wearing a disposable gown and gloves for protection, Jeanine Masika cradles a 2-year-old Ebola patient and offers the listless toddler teaspoons of brown soup.
  Reuters Health Information, April 2019
• Recordati to Seek Canadian Approval for Kidney Disease Drug Italy's Recordati said on Tuesday it plans to seek Canadian approval for its drug Cystagon, which treats a rare kidney disease, in a potential blow to Horizon Pharma, which makes the only drug approved for treatment in Canada.
  Reuters Health Information, April 2019
• Malignant Pleural Effusions: Management Options Find out more about the available management options for malignant pleural effusions, and learn about the benefits and drawbacks of each.
  Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, April 2019
• NAFLD and Clinical Outcomes in CKD A new study investigates the potential impact of NAFLD on cardiovascular and other outcomes in patients with CKD.
  Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, April 2019
• DOACs Useful Alternative for Treating Cancer-Associated VTE Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) can be a safe alternative to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for treating cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a new review.
  Reuters Health Information, April 2019
• AANS 2019Aneurysm Recurrence Reduced by Hydrogen Coil in HEAT Trial The randomized HEAT trial shows the second-generation hydrogel coil was superior to the bare platinum coil in reducing aneurysm recurrence rates.
  Medscape Medical News, April 2019
• Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies in Systemic Sclerosis A new study examines the clinical associations of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies in systemic sclerosis. What have we learned?
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, April 2019
• Challenging the One-Hour Sepsis Bundle The newly released Surviving Sepsis Campaign one-hour sepsis bundle is met with concerns. Is it ready for implementation?
  Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, April 2019
• Early Tracheostomy and Complications in Head and Neck Surgery Might early elective tracheostomy reduce the incidence of postoperative pneumonia and delirium in patients undergoing head and neck surgery?
  BMC Anesthesiology, April 2019
• Class I Recall of Brainlab 3D Surgical Navigation Software The software used with Brainlab's Spine & Trauma Navigation System could display inaccurate information that may prevent the surgeon from accurately navigating surgical tools during surgery.
  News Alerts, April 2019
• IM 2019'This is Our Lane': Doctors Work to Close Firearm Loopholes Bills that strengthen background checks and fund gun-violence-prevention research are supported by the American College of Physicians, as are 'red flag' laws being passed by some states.
  Medscape Medical News, April 2019
• Surgeon Wins Again in Lawsuit Appeal; More Decision upholds lower court ruling in favor of surgeon; misdiagnosis tops list of med-mal claims; Florida tries again to institute med-mal caps
  Medscape Business of Medicine, April 2019
• Alert Temporary Shortage of Pediatric Tracheostomy Tubes: FDA The closing of an ethylene oxide sterilization plant in Illinois has led to a temporary shortage of Bivona tracheostomy tubes manufactured by Smiths Medical.
  News Alerts, April 2019
• Some Uncomplicated STEMI Patients May Not Need ICU Care The trick is identifying which STEMI patients are most likely to need intensive care after an uncomplicated primary PCI. One factor identified in this registry study is ischemia time.
  Medscape Medical News, April 2019
• ISN 2019Atrasentan Back on the SONAR for Diabetes and Kidney Disease A trial of the experimental drug suggests major benefits for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease, an analysis of data conducted after the SONAR study was halted shows.
  Medscape Medical News, April 2019