Rifaximin Chaser May Cut CDI Relapse Pooled data from two RCTs suggested 50% drop in recurrence after standard antibiotics Sep 28, 2018
What 'New Amsterdam' Gets Wrong John Higgins, MD, highlights lapses in NBC pilot episode -- but gives a thumbs-up too Sep 27, 2018 video
A Doctor's Life at the Nation's Oldest Hospital, Now on TV "New Amsterdam," based on Eric Manheimer's experiences, comes to prime time Sep 25, 2018
10-Minute Headstart for the Cath Lab Helps in STEMI Emergencies Quicker revascularization, possibly better survival seen in registry Sep 18, 2018
Vasopressors May Contribute to ICU-Related Weakness Association was independent of other known risk factors Sep 11, 2018
ESC: Oral Antibiotics Safe for Stable Endocarditis Switching after a period of IV antibiotics didn't raise event rates in POET trial Aug 28, 2018
ESC: MI Redefined in International Guidelines Fourth "Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction" issued Aug 27, 2018
ESC: Xarelto Fails to Change Outcomes in Heart Failure No death or hospitalization reduction seen in COMMANDER-HF Aug 27, 2018 video
ESC: MitraClip Fails in Functional Mitral Regurgitation No impact on hard outcomes in MITRA-FR randomized trial Aug 27, 2018 video
ESC: Restrictive Transfusion Deemed Safe in Cardiac Surgery Patients Restrictive strategy superior in those ages ≥75, according to TRICS III trial Aug 26, 2018
ESC: Telemonitoring of HF Cuts Admissions, Mortality Remote patient management program works in German trial Aug 25, 2018
FDA Extends Expiration Date for Certain EpiPens Shortage of the epinephrine auto-injector first reported in May Aug 21, 2018
FDA Approves Generic Potassium Chloride Under New Pathway Goal is to increase competition, cut prices Aug 08, 2018
Study: Paclitaxel Best for HIV-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma Other chemotherapies fall behind in resource-limited setting Jul 29, 2018
Poor Prognosis for Frail Patients with HIV Simple frailty index predicted worse outcomes Jul 27, 2018
'Test and Treat' Programs Reduce HIV Infections Multi-disease attack shows benefits across the board Jul 27, 2018
Confirmed: Large-Caliber Guns More Likely to Kill Rare gun study examined firearm used, number of victim's wounds Jul 27, 2018
Namibia Claims First in Africa to Reach HIV Goal More than 73% of people with HIV achieve viral suppression to target levels Jul 26, 2018
This Infant Disease Was Eradicated. Now It's Back. Why? Some parents are refusing routine vitamin K shots for their newborns, as F. Perry Wilson, MD, explains Jul 20, 2018 video
The 'Radical' Reason I Left Medicine After 30 Years I wasn't burned out, but something had to change Jul 19, 2018
How Bad Are Sleep Problems for Hospital Patients? Pretty bad, say Dutch researchers, but fixable with "simple changes" in nightly routines Jul 18, 2018
Study: Epinephrine May Not Be Best Choice for Cardiogenic Shock in MI Associated with higher rates of refractory shock than with norepinephrine Jul 03, 2018
'Artificial Pancreas' System Boosts In-Hospital T2D Control Less time out of range, no increase in insulin or lows with fully-automated system Jun 25, 2018
Intensive Treatment Doesn't Cost More Therapy aimed at treating all organ targets extends life Jun 25, 2018
Farxiga Lowers HbA1c in Type 1 Diabetes Weight loss also accompanied better glycemic control Jun 25, 2018
How Did Theranos' Holmes Fool So Many Smart People? WSJ's John Carreyrou on how disgraced entrepreneur nearly got away with it Jun 25, 2018
Sotagliflozin Tx Tied to HbA1c Reductions in T1D But instances of diabetic ketoacidosis are a concern, expert says Jun 24, 2018
'I Don't Want a N****r Taking Care of Me' Challenges black physicians still face in the mostly white medical world Jun 21, 2018 video
Responding to Verbal Abuse: Pick Your Battles How not to get blown up in the minefield of workplace hostility Jun 21, 2018
Star Rating Screwup; Booze Study Canned; Sexist Docs Settle The past week in healthcare investigations Jun 19, 2018
Post-Op VTE Risk Up After Intra-Op Blood Transfusion Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism more common within 30 days Jun 14, 2018
AMA Debates Burnout, Demoralization Among Docs Proposed policy draws fire for neglecting small practices Jun 11, 2018
Europe Stands Pat on Hypertension Thresholds ESC doesn't follow ACC/AHA on diagnostic cutoff, focuses on control rates Jun 09, 2018
Keytruda Alone Bests Chemo in Advanced NSCLC Monotherapy boosts survival in patients with low PD-L1, no EGFR or ALK alterations Jun 04, 2018
Doc-to-Doc: Neurosurgeon by Day, TV Consultant by Night Oren Gottfried, MD, helps maintain a little medical accuracy on the little screen May 30, 2018 video
How To Talk To Patients' Families Tips for nurses to navigate emotionally challenging encounters May 27, 2018
Home Ventilation Saves $$$ Despite Initial Cost COPD patients extend time away from doctors and hospital with add-on device May 24, 2018
Nurse-Led ICU Intervention Improves Family Communication Surrogates' levels of anxiety/depression remained unchanged, however May 24, 2018
Could Lawn Weed Prevent COPD Exacerbations? Oral extract of speedwell plant deemed safe in phase IIa trial May 23, 2018
