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Study Reveals High Rate of Phlebitis Caused by IV Cannulas
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The incidence of phlebitis caused by peripheral intravenous cannula insertions may be higher among patients with certain risk factors, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
ASH Develops Practice Guidelines for Venous Thromboembolism
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The American Society of Hematology has developed new guidelines for the treatment of venous thromboembolism; the clinical practice guidelines were recently published in Blood Advances.
Elevated Risk for Lung CA in Lung Transplant Recipients Explored
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Recipients of a lung transplant, especially a single lung transplant, have an elevated risk for lung cancer, particularly in the native lung, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in the American Journal of Transplantation.
Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis Up 2007 to 2017
by modernClinician Editorial Team
From 2007 to 2017 there was an increase in drug-use associated infective endocarditis hospitalizations and valve surgeries, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
People Using Illicitly Sourced Fentanyl Face Worse Outcomes Than Medically Sourced Users
CDC: Buprenorphine Treatment Differs in Urban, Rural Areas
Breathing Interventions May Curb Cravings With Substance Use
Many Adolescents Not Aware of Dangers of Fentanyl Use
Early Complications Common in Older Kidney Transplant Recipients
PET/MRI Offers Diagnostic, Prognostic Value in Pediatric Epilepsy
Less Intraoperative Crystalloid Fluid Not Tied to Worse Surgical Outcomes
Mortality in Injured Children Linked to Higher SBP Thresholds Than Those That Define Hypotension