Gabapentinoids Are Associated with Hip Fracture Risk
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Hip fractures were 30% more common among older people who were taking gabapentinoids.
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The Best Way to Do a Spontaneous Breathing Trial
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Two reports suggest that a daily trial, as opposed to several in a day, is better.
Do GLP-1 Agonists Prevent Some Alcohol Use Disorder Hospitalizations?
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In this observational study, GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with lower risk for AUD hospitalization.
No Benefit to Early Initiation of Norepinephrine for Septic Shock
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A meta-analysis of 12 studies of early versus late initiation of norepinephrine demonstrated similar mortality and intensive care unit length of stay.
Gravity vs. Wall-Suction Drainage During Thoracentesis: Is One Safer Than the Other?
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Chest discomfort and complications did not differ between the two methods.
What Do “Silent” Mucus Plugs in COPD Patients Tell Us?
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Mucus plugs seen on chest CT in patients without evident symptoms were associated with more-severe disease.
High-Flow Nasal Cannula Is Not Inferior to Noninvasive Ventilation for Many Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure
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The data are relatively convincing for hypoxemic respiratory failure but are less so for COPD exacerbations with hypercarbia.
Intensive vs. Standard Blood Pressure Lowering in Patients with Diabetes
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In a randomized trial, lowering systolic BP to ≈120 mm Hg resulted in fewer strokes.
Is “As-Needed” Blood Pressure Medication Really Needed in Inpatients?
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Treating inpatients who had asymptomatic BP elevations was associated with risk for acute kidney injury, myocardial infarction, stroke, or death.
Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Stroke
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This is the first major update to these guidelines since 2014.