Prehospital Opioid Treatment Programs Show High Consistency in North Carolina
A cross-sectional analysis of 21 counties reveals standardized protocols for EMS-administered buprenorphine, offering a replicable model.
COVID-19 Does Not Alter Catatonia Presentation or Treatment Response
A four-year retrospective study finds no significant clinical differences between pre-pandemic and post-pandemic catatonia cases.
Paramedic Ride-Alongs Improve Medical Student Grasp of Social Determinants
First- and second-year medical students reported a better understanding of community health barriers after 8-hour paramedic ride-alongs.
15-Item Tool Predicts Post-Intensive Care Syndrome at Three Months
A new 15-question assessment administered at intensive care unit discharge shows moderate accuracy in predicting long-term functional decline.
Cognitive Insight Linked to Eveningness via Stigma in Schizophrenia
A study of 785 patients suggests that higher clinical awareness may inadvertently disrupt circadian rhythms by increasing social stigma.
Widening Hospital Margins Accelerate Oncology Biosimilar Adoption
As acquisition costs for cancer biosimilars drop faster than insurance reimbursements, hospitals are rapidly shifting to these therapies.
Pediatric Lumbar Puncture Simulation Boosts Skills but Relies on Time-Based Practice
A review of 17 studies shows simulation training improves trainee knowledge, but most programs lack objective clinical outcome measures.
Structured Follow-Up Reduces Heart Disease Readmissions and Improves Adherence
A retrospective cohort study finds continuity of care cuts cardiovascular readmission rates from 16.4% to 5.5% over six months.
Apixaban Reduces Bleeding Risk Versus Rivaroxaban in Venous Thromboembolism
In a randomized trial of 2,760 patients, apixaban resulted in a 3.3% bleeding rate compared to 7.1% for rivaroxaban over three months.
Spinal and Head Injuries Dominate Emergency Visits for Equestrian Falls
A multicenter study of 669 patients reveals high rates of spinal and head trauma, driving extensive emergency imaging and hospitalizations.
Crisis Skills Correlate With Dispatcher Performance in Mass Casualties
A 19-month simulation study shows a strong correlation between crisis resource management skills and objective performance metrics.
Romiplostim Prevents Chemotherapy Dose Reductions in Gastrointestinal Cancers
A phase 3 trial shows romiplostim maintains platelet counts, allowing patients to receive full oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy doses.