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MRSA Infections May Lead to Prolonged Impairment of Lymphatic Vessel Function
In the first study to investigate the potential interactions between bacterial infections and lymphatic function, researchers found that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus toxins killed muscle cells critical to the pumping of lymph fluid and led to prolonged lymphatic dysfunction months after the bacteria had been cleared.
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Prolonged vs. Short Duration Infusion of Beta-lactam Antibiotics: The Verdict Is In
When compared to shorter infusion duration, prolonged infusion of anti-pseudomonal β-lactam antibiotics was associated with reduced mortality.
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Caregiver Knowledge Affects Mortality of Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices
How well caregivers understand the patient’s illness affects mortality rates of patients with left ventricular assist devices, found a study.
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Ethics of Withholding Fertility Services From Prospective Parents
Fertility programs may withhold services from prospective parents due to valid concerns that they’ll be unable to care adequately for offspring, according to an updated position statement from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
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Physicians Rely on Device Reps, but Have Ethical Concerns
Surgeons are concerned about conflicts of interest and patient safety due to the increasing presence of device representatives in operating rooms. However, the surgeons also rely on those reps, found a recent study.
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Nonessential Meds, Including Vitamins, Often Continued in Dying Patients
Nonessential medications, such as vitamins, often are continued in actively dying, hospitalized patients, concluded a recent study.
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Residents Reporting More Moral Distress
Trainees are reporting moral distress more frequently, according to bioethicists interviewed by Medical Ethics Advisor.
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Misconceptions on Meaning of DNR Status Surprisingly Common Among Clinical Team
Clinicians sometimes assume DNR status means a preference for comfort measures only, but this is not necessarily the case.
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Unique Informed Consent Challenges if Research Participant Is Incarcerated
It is well-established that incarcerated people suffer disproportionately from low literacy and health-related conditions that can affect cognition. Despite this, modified informed consent processes are not required by federal guidelines.
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Ethical Challenges of Social Research in the Digital Age
As we leave the analog age and enter the vast expanse of digital “big data,” the potential benefits and risks for social science research are uncharted. However, this bright future casts a shadow as big data raises the specter of ethical breaches of informed consent and violated privacy.