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In a meta-analysis, investigators found that recent studies show no difference in the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections between internal jugular, subclavian, and femoral sites. Older studies had a lower risk for the internal jugular site compared to the femoral site.
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This study shows that as hospitals adopt electronic workflows, automatic triggering of a rapid response system based solely on changes in vital signs could place a tremendous burden on the system.
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Angioedema is an infrequent, but serious, adverse event from drug therapy. Drugs that affect the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system have been linked to angioedema, but the relative frequency of this complication with these drugs is poorly understood.
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Advantages of a rapid response team extended beyond a reduction in codes to impact multiple endpoints, including positive effects on nurse morale and empowerment, unit workload, and education.
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Use of dexamethasone in community-acquired bacterial meningitis is associated with long-term survival in treated patients.
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In a prospective cohort of obese, reproductive-aged women, there were no changes in the number of ovulatory cycles, but there was a shortening of the follicular phase and an improvement in sexual function after gastric bypass surgery.
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OB/GYN Clinical Alert editorial board transitions.
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Overt maternal hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism each complicate about 3/1000 pregnancies. However, subclinical hypothyroidism can accompany as many as 2.5% of pregnancies. Both problems require careful surveillance because of the potential to cause significant maternal and fetal complications.
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