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What Is the Psychological Cost of Performing CPR?

Medscape Medical News February 6, 2023

Although most people who perform CPR feel satisfaction about having done their duty, the experience can be emotionally challenging and have consequences for one's family and work life.
Omit Digital Rectal Exam in Prostate Cancer Surveillance?

Medscape Medical News February 6, 2023
Nitroglycerin: How An Explosive Became a Cardiac Drug

Medscape Medical News February 6, 2023

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Disappointing Topline Results for Clazosentan in Aneurysmal SAH

News February 6, 2023

Clazosentan failed to prevent clinical deterioration as a result of delayed cerebral ischemia in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the phase 3 REACT trial.
What Is the Psychological Cost of Performing CPR?

News February 6, 2023
Nitroglycerin: How An Explosive Became a Cardiac Drug

News February 6, 2023
Study Shows Deadly Toll on MDs of Pandemic's Early Wave

News February 6, 2023
Health Misinformation Has Deadly Consequences in Canada

News February 6, 2023
American Journal of Critical Care

Prevention of Endotracheal Tube-Related Pressure Injury

Journal Article February 6, 2023
Three Wild Health Technologies in (or Close to) Clinical Trials

News February 3, 2023
Commenting on Weight's Not Rude. It's Dangerous.

Commentary February 3, 2023

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Keys to Diagnosing Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy)

Slideshow February 6, 2023

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ("broken heart syndrome") is a transient cardiac syndrome that mimics acute coronary syndrome. Do you know how to recognize this condition in your patients?
Rapid Rx Quiz: Probiotics

Interactive Quiz February 6, 2023
Fast Five Quiz: Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure

Fast Five Quiz February 3, 2023
Fast Five Quiz: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management

Fast Five Quiz February 3, 2023

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Study Shows Deadly Toll on MDs of Pandemic's Early Wave

Medscape Medical News February 6, 2023

The excess physician death rate evaporated once COVID-19 vaccines became widespread, researchers found.
These Nurses Left Nursing Behind for Careers They Love

Medscape Medical News February 6, 2023
Hospital Can't Sidestep COVID Hazard Pay for Workers, Judge Rules

Medscape Medical News February 6, 2023
As Long-term Care Staffing Crisis Worsens, Who Can Fill the Gaps?

Kaiser Health News February 3, 2023

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