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Oxybutynin Frequently Used for Overactive Bladder in U.S. Elderly
Despite known adverse effects, including cognitive decline, oxybutynin most frequently prescribed
MRI-Based Strategy Reduces Biopsies in Prostate CA Screening
MRI-based screening could reduce unnecessary biopsies, overdiagnosis of low-grade cancer
Early, Goal-Directed Therapy No Benefit in Septic Shock
Patient-level meta-analysis shows similar mortality at 90 days for EGDT and usual care
DEX Doesn’t Reduce Mortality in Those With Sepsis on Ventilator
Dexmedetomidine also did not reduce ventilator-free days for sepsis patients on mechanical ventilation
No Hemodynamic Benefit With Levosimendan After Cardiac Sx
No decrease in 30-day mortality for patients undergoing hemodynamic support after cardiac sx
Intensive Strategy Addresses Hypoxemia After Cardiac Surgery
Intensive alveolar recruitment strategy linked to less severe pulmonary complications after cardiac sx
2011 Norepinephrine Shortage Upped Mortality in Septic Shock
Patients with septic shock in hospitals affected by drug shortage had increased rate of in-hospital death
ACC: Guidelines Differ on Statin Eligibility for African-Americans
More African-Americans at high risk of CV events eligible for statin therapy under ACC/AHA guidelines
ACC: Rivaroxaban Beats Aspirin for Lower Risk of Recurrent VTE
Low dose cuts risk in equipoise for continued anticoagulation; rate of bleeding similar to aspirin
Raised CTCs Precede Recurrence in Locally-Advanced NSCLC
Fifteen of 20 patients with recurrence had increase in circulating tumor cell counts post chemoradiation
