Can ChatGPT Enhance Physicians' Decision Making? Description Yes, according to a randomized trial with clinical vignettes.
CTA-Guided Care in Stable Angina: Long-Term Results Description Computed tomographic angiography–guided management lowered incidence of myocardial infarction and death, but invasive angiography rates were similar.
Thrombectomy for Cerebral Medium-Vessel Occlusion Description Two randomized trials failed to show a benefit and indicated an increased risk for brain hemorrhage with mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke and medium-vessel occlusion.
Beta-Blocker Use After Takotsubo Syndrome Description In a large observational study, beta-blocker use at discharge was associated with lower mortality risk, primarily in the first year.
Observations from ID and Beyond: What Is the Future of Treatments for COVID-19? Description In HIV and ID Observations, Dr. Paul Sax discusses the results of the SCORPIO-HR study.
Beverage Consumption Recommendations for School-Aged Children and Adolescents Description A new consensus statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics offers evidence-based guidance.
Adding Colchicine to Urate-Lowering Therapy for Gout Description Adverse cardiovascular events were less frequent when colchicine was added to urate-lowering therapy for initial gout treatment.
Observations from ID and Beyond: Really Rapid Review: CROI 2025 San Francisco Description In HIV and ID Observations, read Dr. Paul Sax's roundup on CROI.
A Long-Duration Small Interfering RNA to Lower Lipoprotein(a)? Description In a phase 2 manufacturer-funded trial, lepodisiran safely reduced Lp(a) levels in a dose-dependent manner.
Suzetrigine, a New Nonopioid Pain Medication, Gains U.S. FDA Approval Description So far, studies suggest modest benefits for acute postoperative pain, but many questions remain.