Similar outcomes between lactated Ringer’s and normal saline for hospitalized patients
1. Among randomized hospitalized patients in this trial, routine use of lactated Ringer’s (LR) solution did not reduce the risk...
Emergency
Long term safety and efficacy of rabies monoclonal antibody in post-exposure prophylaxis
1. The rate of adverse events and seroresponse was similar between groups. 2. There were no incidents of rabies development...
Artificial intelligence-guided ultrasound lacks sufficient accuracy for deep vein thrombosis detection
1. Curry and colleagues tested an artificial intelligence (AI) software that guided non-radiology specialists in diagnosing proximal deep vein thrombosis...
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio may be a useful marker of mortality in septic patients with liver cirrhosis
1. In septic patients with liver cirrhosis, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte (NLR) ratio was positively correlated with all-cause mortality. Evidence Rating Level:...
Red cell distribution width to albumin ratio may be a useful prognostic marker in the critical care setting
1. Higher red cell distribution width to albumin ratio (RAR) values were associated nonlinearly with a higher mortality risk. 2....
Predictors and outcomes associated with prolonged hospital length of stay in intracerebral hemorrhage
1. Prolonged hospital stay in mild to moderate intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) was predicted by younger age, higher income, medical insurance,...
MLC901 may be effective in treatment of post-concussion symptoms in phase III study
1. MLC901 significantly improved post-concussion symptoms, quality of life, and mood at 6 and 9 months. 2. MLC901 was safe...
Thrombolysis-to-puncture time greater than 70 minutes decreases odds of successful thrombectomy
1. Thrombolysis-to-puncture time (TTP) >70 minutes significantly reduces the odds of successful recanalization and 90-day functional independence. 2. There was...
St. Louis hospital-based violence intervention program did not significantly affect reinjury outcomes
1. In this pilot cohort study, a multi-system hospital-based violence intervention program in the St. Louis region did not significantly...
Early acetaminophen use reduces mortality risk in patients with sepsis-associated encephalopathy
1. Administration of acetaminophen within 48h of intensive care unit admission was associated with reduced short- and long-term mortality in...
