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Interpretation of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test (RIDT) Results

Author/s: Mold, James, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

A number of factors can influence the results of RIDTs. The accuracy of RIDTs depends largely on the conditions under which they are used.
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flu influenza RIDT rapid influenza diagnostic test

Effect of Opioid vs Nonopioid Medications on Pain-Related Function in Patients With Chronic Back Pain or Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain The SPACE Randomized Clinical Trial

Author/s: Krebs, Erin E., Gravely, Amy, Nugent, Sean, Jensen, Agnes C., DeRonne, Beth, Goldsmith, Elizabeth S., Kroenke, Kurt, Bair, Matthew J, Noorbaloochi, Siamak

Importance  Limited evidence is available regarding long-term outcomes of opioids compared with nonopioid medications for chronic pain.

Objective  To compare opioid vs nonopioid medications over 12 months on pain-related function, pain intensity, and...

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chronic pain back pain osteoarthritis opioids elderly Elderly care elderly patients older adults RISEOK

Influenza Antivirals: Comparison

Table comparing different anti-influenza medications currently available.
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influenza anti-influenza medication

Interpretation of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test (RIDT) Results

A number of factors can influence the results of RIDTs. The accuracy of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests (RIDTs) depends largely on the conditions under which they are used.
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rapid influenza diagnostic test influenza

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel for acute high risk transient ischaemic attack and minor ischaemic stroke: a clinical practice guideline

Author/s: Reed A.C., Hao, Qiukui, Guyatt, Gordon H., O’Donnell, Martin, Lytvyn, Lyubov, Heen, Anja Fog, Agoritsas, Thomas, Vandvik, Per O., Gorthi, Sankar P., Fisch, Loraine, Jusufovic, Mirza, Muller, Jennifer, Booth, Brenda, Horton, Eleanor, Fraiz, Auxiliadora, Siemieniuk, Jillian, Fobuzi, Awah C., Katragunta, Neelima, Rochwerg, Bram, Prasad, Kameshwar

What is the role of dual antiplatelet therapy after high risk transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke? Specifically, does dual antiplatelet therapy with a combination of aspirin and clopidogrel lead to a greater reduction in recurrent stroke and death over the use of aspirin alone when given...

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aspirin stroke long-term care clopidogrel transient ischemic attack

Effect of glycaemic control on cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes with pre-existing cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Author/s: Barer, Yael, Cohen, Ohad, Cukierman-Yaffe, Tali

The role of intensive glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes and pre‐existing cardiovascular disease (CVD) is controversial. The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to determine in a subset of people with type 2 diabetes and pre‐existing CVD, the CV effect of intensive...

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cardiovascular disease glucose control intensive type 2 diabetes

In-Flight Medical Emergencies: A Review

Author/s: Martin-Gill, Christian, Doyle, Thomas J., Yealy, Donald M.

IMPORTANCE:

In-flight medical emergencies (IMEs) are common and occur in a complex environment with limited medical resources. Health care personnel are often asked to assist affected passengers and the flight team, and many have limited experience in this environment.

OBSERVATIONS...

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emergencies aviation emergency flight airport aircraft

Different durations of corticosteroid therapy for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Author/s: Walters, Julia A.E., Tan, Daniel J., White, Clinton J., Wood-Baker, Richard

BACKGROUND:

Current guidelines recommend that patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be treated with systemic corticosteroid for seven to 14 days. Intermittent systemic corticosteroid use is cumulatively associated with adverse effects...

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copd corticosteroids

Vitamin and Mineral Supplements: What Clinicians Need to Know

Author/s: Manson, JoAnn E., Bassuk, Shari S.

Abstract not provided by publisher.
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vitamins mineral supplements dietary supplements

Naltrexone for the treatment of alcoholism: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Author/s: Srisurapanont, Manit, Jarusuraisin, Ngamwong

Many trials of naltrexone have been carried out in alcohol-dependent patients. This paper is aimed to systematically review its benefits, adverse effects, and discontinuation of treatment. We assessed and extracted the data of double-blind, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing...

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alcohol alcoholism naltrexone

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