How Is Cancer Managed at the End of Life?

How Is Cancer Managed at the End of Life?

Some oncologists are far more aggressive than others.

Retrieve It or Leave It: The Ultimate Fate of Inferior Vena Cava Filters

Retrieve It or Leave It: The Ultimate Fate of Inferior Vena Cava Filters

In a U.S. postmarketing surveillance study, only 1 in 6 IVC filters were retrieved.

Simultaneous vs. Sequential Administration of COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines

Simultaneous vs. Sequential Administration of COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines

This randomized trial showed no difference in local or systemic side effects in patients receiving their vaccines on either schedule.

Should We Still Be Using Albuterol Alone for Asthma?

Should We Still Be Using Albuterol Alone for Asthma?

The combinations of inhaled steroid/albuterol or inhaled steroid/formoterol clearly are superior to monotherapy for rescue.

Atorvastatin vs. Rosuvastatin: Do Effectiveness and Safety Differ?

Atorvastatin vs. Rosuvastatin: Do Effectiveness and Safety Differ?

In this observational study, rosuvastatin was associated with lower 6-year mortality but interpreting and applying the results is not straightforward.

How Common Are Central Line Complications?

How Common Are Central Line Complications?

The overall failure rate was 10% — central line–associated bloodstream infections, occlusions, and dislodgement were the main culprits.

Vonoprazan for Treating Patients with Heartburn

Vonoprazan for Treating Patients with Heartburn

This potassium-competitive acid blocker recently was FDA approved for this indication, but its high cost is a barrier to routine use.

Evidence Mounts for Triple Single-Pill Combination Therapy for Hypertension

Evidence Mounts for Triple Single-Pill Combination Therapy for Hypertension

A trio of trials provide more evidence for the safety and efficacy of SPCs to lower blood pressure.

Optimal Hemoglobin Threshold for Patients with Acute Brain Injury

Optimal Hemoglobin Threshold for Patients with Acute Brain Injury

In a randomized trial, critically ill patients with acute brain injury who were transfused to a higher hemoglobin goal had better neurological outcomes.

Does Arm Positioning Affect Blood Pressure Readings?

Does Arm Positioning Affect Blood Pressure Readings?

Commonly used nonstandard arm positions resulted in clinically relevant overestimation of BP.

Research summaries covering topics relevant to residents and trainees.