A cohort study confirmed high risks for symptomatic venous and arterial thromboembolic events in patients with nephrotic syndrome, especially in the first 6 months, and identified predictors of risk. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that multiple courses of antenatal steroids every 14 days do not improve preterm birth outcomes and are linked to decreased weight, length, and head circumference. Medscape Medical News
Recent practice guidelines include the use of nicardipine for various neurovascular conditions – how effective is nicardipine in these conditions? Pharmacotherapy
Bacterial contamination has become the leading transfusion-transmitted infectious risk. Can you detect it? Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Intensive glucose control vs standard glucose control increased the risk for mortality by 14% in critically ill patients in a large, multinational trial. Medscape Medical News
This Best Evidence Review weighs in on a study from The British Journal of Surgery on the impact of early feeding on postoperative recovery. Medscape General Surgery