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Obesity should not be considered a contraindication for use, say researchers
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New high-risk conditions added as well, including chronic kidney disease and asthma
Xacduro lands approval for hospital-acquired cases caused by one of CDC's "urgent threats"
Benefit observed even in adults with levels of aerobic activity below guideline recommendations
Showdown of HFNC and helmet- and face mask-based modalities in meta-analysis
Advisors unanimously recommend agency approve drug combination for healthcare-associated cases
Sulbactam-durlobactam under consideration for cases caused by Acinetobacter spp.
Potential harm seen among three trials testing different approaches
FDA grants EUA to anti-C5a antibody for patients on mechanical ventilation, ECMO
One big benefit amid similar overall results for high-dose prophylaxis in critically ill patients
Death by day 28 occurred in 6% of those who received the drug in the ICU vs 12% of placebo group
The technique was not linked to a reduction in postoperative pulmonary complications
A 67-year-old man presented to the ED appearing ill with complaints of productive cough, dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, and fever for the past 5 days. Can you diagnose the patient?
