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Moderate or severe hypoglycemia associated with mortality risk in the ICU

Moderate or severe hypoglycemia in the intensive care unit (ICU) was significantly associated with mortality, according to a new analysis of the NICE-SUGAR trial.

Restarting warfarin after GI bleeding associated with better outcomes

Patients previously on warfarin who don't resume the therapy soon after a gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding event may have a higher risk for thrombosis and death, according to a new study.

Thrombocytosis in CAP brings mortality, respiratory risks

Patients with thrombocytosis in the setting of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are at higher risk of poor outcome, complicated pleural effusion and empyema than those with a normal platelet count, a study found.

Critically ill patients may benefit from probiotics, but evidence is weak

Patients with thrombocytosis in the setting of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are at higher risk of poor outcome, complicated pleural effusion and empyema than those with a normal platelet count, a study found.

VTE risk appears increased in patients with slightly low eGFR, albumin-creatinine ratio

Even mild kidney disease is associated with an increase in risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new review found.

Recurrent TIA and minor stroke associated with resulting disabilities, study finds

A detailed prospective study of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and minor stroke found 15% of patients were disabled at 90 days, even though most of them did not have a recurrent event.

The September issue is online

The September issue of ACP Hospitalist is online and includes stories about diagnosing and treating factitious disorder, handling disputes with colleagues, and managing allergic reactions in the hospital.

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