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Subcutaneous Dexmedetomidine for Refractory Symptoms in a Hospice Inpatient Unit

Dexmedetomidine by subcutaneous infusion can safely improve refractory pain and agitated delirium in hospice patients while ...
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Risk of infection and wound dehiscence after use of prophylactic antibiotics in episiotomy or second degree tear (REPAIR study): single centre, double blind, placebo-controlled ...

Prophylactic antibiotics reduced the risk of clinically relevant wound complications but not overall wound complications in women with episiotomies and second-degree tears. Evidence Rating Level: 1 ...
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Effect of Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment on Retinal Microvasculature: Secondary Analysis From ESPRIT

Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) management reduces hypertension-mediated retinal microvascular damage in populations ...
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Paclitaxel-coated devices do not reduce rates of major amputations in chronic limb-threatening ischemia

All-cause mortality and reduction in major amputations were similar between groups. 2. The rate of target vessel ...
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Influenza vaccination improves survival and reduces readmissions in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure

All-cause mortality and hospital readmissions were significantly decreased with influenza vaccination compared to usual care. 2. Significantly fewer adverse events were reported in the influenza ...