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In an observational study, symptoms improved or resolved in most patients who were able to discontinue opioid use.

Liver enzyme elevations occurred in 6% of study participants who used CBD.

Adults with sickle cell disease who are hospitalized with acute chest syndrome are at higher risk for transfer to intensive care if the SaO2/FiO2 ratio is <310.

Dr. Paul Sax discusses the ‘resignation' of Dr. Vinay Prasad in HIV and ID Observations.

A meta-analysis suggests that sodium supplementation, along with loop diuretics, confers more clinical benefit than loop diuretics alone; however, questions remain, and the practice likely should be limited to subspecialists with advanced heart

Results from phase 3 trials support modest efficacy for reducing postoperative pain.

In a virtual reality simulation, the brains of healthy people released neuroimmune mediators in response to the threat of infection by perceived “sick” people.

A liberal transfusion strategy is recommended for many patients with acute MI and anemia.

Oral anticoagulation reduced ischemic stroke more than it increased recurrent intracranial bleeding in a meta-analysis of randomized trials.

The jury is still out: DATE finds a safety signal with the dose that had suggested efficacy without a safety signal in ANGEL-TNK.