Mortality no different for no sedation versus light sedation in ICU patients
(HealthDay)—For mechanically ventilated intensive care unit (ICU) patients, mortality at 90 days is no different for those randomly assigned to […]
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Readmission risk increases for elderly patients with geriatric-specific characteristics
Radiation therapy to heart can worsen fatigue, shortness of breath in cancer patients
Spike in coronavirus cases comes after 'suspected' patients confirmed
NHS NOT asking if patients with coronavirus signs have been to China
Top doctors ‘undertest’ patients to demonstrate diagnostic prowess to peers, study finds
Simple test identifies patients at high risk for future dialysis or transplant
Lung microbiome may help predict outcomes in critically ill patients
NHS ‘Pharmacy first’ consultation service proves a success
New drug for cystic fibrosis patients could be life-changing
