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Guidelines advise restrictive strategy for red blood cell transfusion

The AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks) recommends a restrictive red blood cell transfusion strategy for hospitalized, stable patients, according to new guidelines.

Fixed-dose rivaroxaban appears noninferior to standard therapy for PE

Fixed-dose rivaroxaban is noninferior to standard anticoagulant therapy for pulmonary embolism (PE) and has a similar bleeding risk, a new study found.

Guideline issued on acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) issued a new guideline last week on the diagnosis and management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.

Cardiovascular imaging societies develop action plan for increasing radiation safety

A think tank of cardiovascular imaging stakeholders developed a consensus plan on several broad directions for ensuring patient safety in an era of increased medical radiation.

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