ER tales: The white walkersOver the last month, I’ve seen many patients who stay home and hope their symptoms will resolve, too terrified to come to the ER Amputations, organ failure, blood clotting: the range of complications in COVID-19 cases Chlorthalidone not preferred over hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension treatment Study finds no difference in cardiovascular benefits, but greater risk of renal and electrolyte abnormalities with chlorthalidone Watch for calcium channel blocker–loop diuretic prescribing cascade in older hypertensive patients Ontario study finds higher incidence of loop diuretic prescribing in older adults started on CCBs compared to ACEIs, ARBs or other meds New analysis supports lack of association between alleged PPI-related adverse events and PPI exposure Cross-sectional analysis examines potential sources of bias in studies previously reporting associations between PPI use and adverse effects ER tales: Riddles One can memorize every textbook ever written, but something more than knowledge is often needed to make a diagnosis How a plant-rich diet can help fight climate change and improve health Increasing plant-rich diets, practising conscious consumption and improving food systems can improve health and displace anxiety Wider adoption of home dialysis could improve survival rates: study ER tales: Christmas breaks When did we forget about palliative care? The need for quality palliative care is overwhelming. In 2014/15, just under half of all patients (47.9%) began receiving palliative care in their last month of life. Nearly two-thirds (64.9%) died in hospital. First Previous 21 22 23 24 25 Next Last
