Autoimmune Encephalitis Subtypes Identified in Rapidly Progressive Dementia
A multicenter study clarifies the prevalence and clinical presentations of specific autoimmune encephalitis subtypes in patients with rapidly progress
Initial Central Venous Puncture Reduces Blood Culture Contamination
Sampling blood cultures before central line insertion significantly lowers contamination rates without compromising pathogen detection.
Bispecific CAR T-Cells Show High Response in Extramedullary Multiple Myeloma
A phase 2 trial reports high overall response and manageable safety with anti-BCMA/GPRC5D CAR T-cells for relapsed/refractory disease.
Early Bradycardia Predicts Need for Positive Pressure Ventilation in Newborns
An observational study quantifies heart rate response to tactile stimulation and identifies early bradycardia as a marker for advanced resuscitation.
Double Sequential Defibrillation Implementation Shows No Survival Benefit in New Zealand EMS
A retrospective cohort study found no improvement in return of spontaneous circulation or 30-day survival after DSD introduction.
Bicarbonate Reduces Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Adults
A meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials indicates sodium bicarbonate significantly lowers the need for renal replacement therapy.
Successful HSCT Slows Brain Volume Loss in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
A cohort study indicates that successful hematopoietic stem cell transplant is associated with preserved brain volume in adults with SCD.
Brazilian Study Pinpoints Persistent Critical Illness Onset at ICU Day 15
A large cohort study in Brazil identifies the transition to persistent critical illness at 15 days, impacting resource utilization.
Waveform-Derived 60-Second ROSC Definition Accurately Identifies Transient Events
A prospective validation study confirms a specific defibrillator waveform criterion reliably detects transient return of spontaneous circulation.
MMAE for cSDH: Resolution Trajectories and Functional Outcomes Quantified
A large multicenter study details the temporal patterns of hematoma reduction and functional recovery after middle meningeal artery embolization.
AI Algorithm Continuously Monitors Inspiratory Muscle Effort, Patient-Ventilator Synchrony
A new AI algorithm offers a noninvasive, real-time method for assessing inspiratory muscle pressure and detecting dyssynchronies in mechanically…
ICP Monitoring Linked to Lower 30-Day Mortality in Kenyan Severe TBI Patients
A retrospective cohort study in a low- and middle-income country found intracranial pressure monitoring associated with reduced mortality.