NSAIDS for Renal Colic!
Lancet Published a study from Qatar and Australia, comparing Diclofenac Vs Morphine Vs Acetaminophen! Not surprising still NSAIDs are promising to control the symptoms. Link to article
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New Guideline on Antithrombotic Therapy!
Choices of anticoagulation therapies are not simple as it was before, it does not mean that it was safer before. The new guideline from CHEST gave Level 2B recommendations to the new generation of NOVACs. Dabigatran (Grade 2B), Rivaroxaban (Grade 2B), Apixaban (Grade 2B), or Edoxaban (Grade 2B) was reviewed. Link to article
Continue ReadingBlood Transfusion Threshold!
I think everyone is practicing based on Hb&Hct threshold. We have great studies show Hb of 7 could be the trigger point to start for blood transfusion. The latest publication from JAMA showed that we are in a right direction in our practice. Link to article
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