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A better approach to the diagnosis of PE
A simple diagnostic algorithm is all that’s needed to safely and effectively reduce our reliance on CT pulmonary angiography to diagnose PE.
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Can vitamin D prevent acute respiratory infections?
A systematic review and meta-analysis says Yes, but the dosages used may not be what you’d expect.
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Should you switch the DAPT agent one month after ACS?
A randomized controlled trial says “Yes,” but current guidelines say “No.”
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Bariatric surgery + medical therapy: Effective Tx for T2DM?
Short-term studies have indicated “Yes,” but does a long-term randomized controlled trial give it a thumbs up?
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How do these 3 diabetes agents compare in reducing mortality?
A meta-analysis reveals that there may be advantages associated with SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists that are not associated with DPP-4...
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Less is more when it comes to ketorolac for pain
It’s time to review our dosing with ketorolac for acute pain management.
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What’s the best treatment setting for stable PE patients?
The answer seems to be the outpatient setting. Here’s why.
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Should you reassess your patient’s asthma diagnosis?
Asthma may not be a permanent diagnosis in adults. A study finds that up to one-third of adults with physician-diagnosed asthma no longer had it...
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Time to stop glucosamine and chondroitin for knee OA?
Prior studies provided conflicting results regarding the efficacy of these medications. This study offers evidence for discontinuing them.
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Time to switch to nonsterile gloves for these procedures?
Are sterile gloves worth the extra cost for common cutaneous surgeries? This systematic review and meta-analysis provides answers.
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First-time, mild diverticulitis: Antibiotics or watchful waiting?
Don't jump to antibiotic Tx for mild, uncomplicated diverticulitis, a recent RCT says. Observation may be just as effective.