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NSAIDs, Acetaminophen, and GI Events

Risk for GI bleeding may be higher with the two drugs combined than with either drug alone.

A "Troponin" for the Kidney?

Moving beyond serum creatinine

Direct Admission to the Cath Lab for Patients with STEMI

Bypassing the ED might be an effective strategy to shorten time to PCI.

Metronidazole vs. Vancomycin for CDAD

After 5 days of therapy, resolution of diarrhea and suppression of C. difficile to undetectable levels were significantly more likely with vancomycin than with metronidazole.

Nutritional Support and Mortality in Patients with Sepsis

Researchers in Germany identified enteral nutrition as a significant independent predictor for reduced mortality in patients with sepsis.

MRSA in Healthcare Workers

Two studies showed a high prevalence of MRSA colonization among emergency department healthcare workers.

Rivaroxaban for Thromboprophylaxis After Joint Replacement

In two large, randomized studies, rivaroxaban was superior to enoxaparin in preventing venous thrombosis.

Aggressive Statin Treatment After Bypass Surgery

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In a retrospective analysis of patients who had previously undergone CABG, a higher dose of atorvastatin was associated with better outcomes than a lower dose.

Bare-Metal and Drug-Eluting Stents: What’s the Bottom Line?

Results of a retrospective study of Medicare patients suggest that, on balance, drug-eluting stents have improved outcomes.

High-Dose Amphotericin B for Cryptococcal Meningitis

High-dose AmB is already the standard of care in many clinics, but its use is now supported by data from a randomized trial.

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