Aspiration Pneumonia
Not all aspiration events need to be treated with antibiotics. If the patient is stable without signs of hypoxia, hypotension, or serious sequalae from the event, supportive care can be…
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Procedures
Abx prophy for dental procedures are generally not needed for patients with prosthetic joint implants unless there are complicating factors. Abx prophy for dental procedures is recommended by the AHA/ACC…
Effect of esomeprazole 40 mg vs omeprazole 40 mg on 24-hour intragastric pH in patients with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease – PubMed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12018920/#:~:text=In%20conclusion%2C%20esomeprazole%2040%20mg,the%20standard%20dose%20of%20omeprazole. Abstract Maintenance of intragastric pH > 4 is vital for effective management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Esomeprazole 40 mg, the first proton pump inhibitor developed as an optical…
DEA Substance Abuse Training Requirements Announced
ACP Substance Use Disorder Training: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Education: New DEA Requirement | ACP Online
FDA Goes Out on a Limb Again:Lecanemab Approved for Early Alzheimer’s Disease
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Benefits and harms of drug treatment for type 2 diabetes:systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomisedcontrolled trials
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Differentiating Facial Weakness Caused by Bell’s Palsy vs. Acute Stroke – JEMS: EMS, Emergency Medical Services – Training, Paramedic, EMT News
A) The innervation to the muscles of the upper face originates on both sides of the brain, whereas the innervation to the muscles of the lower face comes from the…
Summary of Revisions: Standards of Care in Diabetes—2023 | Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association
https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/46/Supplement_1/S5/148048/Summary-of-Revisions-Standards-of-Care-in-Diabetes
Megace in LTC – Does not help weight loss.
Megace does not improve weight gain in LTC. Body-composition changes in patients who gain weight while receiving megestrol acetate – PubMed (nih.gov)