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CDPHE LTC news letter July 2021

July 14, 2021 dashephe

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XlsGmB-swUKLeNLlFSOKgeTl4Oy4OQAP/view

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July 14, 2021 dashephe

For Complete July MDR Click Here Oxygen — Yes, it can be toxic !! 2018 British Medical Journal review of the data and clinical practice guideline· Give O2 if SpO2…

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An Immunologist Explains Why Delta Makes COVID-19 Vaccination Even More Important

July 14, 2021 dashephe

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respiratory drive

July 10, 2021 dashephe

Physiology, Respiratory Drive – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) – Review of Respiratory Drive

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Alzheimer’s drug: Aduhelm….big mistake by FDA

July 10, 2021 dashephe

Prudent Prescriber’s opinion on the new Alzheimer’s drug. Click here This is a well written opinion and gives the basics of all of the mistakes that the FDA has made…

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FDA Updates Label for Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm

July 8, 2021 dashephe

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/954403?src=wnl_newsalrt_210708_MSCPEDIT&uac=17637FN&impID=3493826&faf=1

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If the FDA approves aducanumab, I won’t prescribe it – STAT

June 18, 2021 dashephe

https://www.statnews.com/2021/05/30/if-the-fda-approves-biogens-alzheimers-treatment-i-wont-prescribe-it/

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Is It Time to Start Stopping Aspirin for Stroke Prevention in Afib? | MedPage Today

June 15, 2021 dashephe

https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/skeptical-cardiologist/81061 With the advent of the newer oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in the last decade that offer better stroke reduction and less bleeding than warfarin, patient-physician discussions should be about taking…

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Three F.D.A. Advisers Resign Over Approval of Alzheimer’s Drug – The New York Times

June 11, 2021 dashephe

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/10/health/aduhelm-fda-resign-alzheimers.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur

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6/8/21 MedDir Report

June 9, 2021 dashephe

Download Report here MOST Form Review MOST-10-Things-to-Know-v3.pdf (civhc.org)MOST Program – CIVHC.org § Cannot be required for admission. The form is voluntary. Per C.R.S. 15-18.7-108, a healthcare facility shall not require…

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