Critical Care
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Sertraline improves Cryptococcus clearance in HIV meningitis
An open-label pilot study has found adjunct treatment with the SSRI antidepressant sertraline is associated with accelerated clearance of...
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Idarucizumab may reverse dabigatran anticoagulation in intracranial hemorrhage
Key clinical point: An ongoing investigation suggests that idarucizumab can reliably stop intracranial hemorrhage associated with dabigatran...
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FDA approves new anthrax treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Anthim (obiltoxaximab) injection to treat inhalational anthrax, in combination with appropriate...
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Delirium prevention, treatment lags in the ICU, survey suggests
Key clinical point: Most ICUs have delirium screening protocols, but prevention and treatment strategies lag. Major finding: About half of ICUs...
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Lower the CT to check the heart for embolic sources in acute stroke
Key clinical point: Nongated heart CTAs may provide useful information in acute ischemic stroke. Major finding: Among 20 acute ischemic stroke...
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VIDEO: Ischemic-stroke thrombectomy use widens and refines
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Thiamine repletion promising strategy in septic shock
Key clinical point: Thiamine supplementation reduced kidney failure and improved survival for thiamine-deficient patients in septic shock. Major...
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New prediction tool forecasts long-term ICU outcomes for very elderly
Key clinical point: Eight patient and illness factors were associated with long-term outcomes for ICU patients over age 80. Major finding: Illness...
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VIDEO: A better way to treat large intraventricular hemorrhages
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ICU care bundle cut delirium, in-hospital deaths
Key clinical point: Delirium and in-hospital deaths were reduced with a comprehensive ICU care bundle. Major finding: For each 10% increase in...
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LUNG SAFE: Globally, ARDS is under-recognized, undertreated
Key clinical point: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was under-recognized and did not receive adjusted management in a global sample of...