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Electronic Order Set May Reduce Inappropriate ECG Monitoring

posted March 6th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Use of electronic order sets is a safe and effective way to enhance appropriate electrocardiographic monitoring of hospitalized patients, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Critical Care.

Blood Test Offers Early Warning for Kidney Transplant Rejection

posted March 6th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

A gene expression signature can identify T-cell mediated rejection ahead of time in kidney transplant recipients, according to a study published online March 1 in EBioMedicine.

COPD, ILD Patients May Not Benefit From Bilateral Lung Transplant Listing

posted March 4th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

While an unrestricted listing strategy does not seem to impact overall survival among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or interstitial lung disease awaiting lung transplant, it may increase the number of transplants performed, according to a study published in the February issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Intraoperative Methylprednisolone During Bypass Not Renal Protective

posted March 4th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

For patients undergoing cardiac surgery with a cardiopulmonary bypass pump, administration of intravenous methylprednisolone does not reduce the risk for acute kidney injury, according to a study published online March 4 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.