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Efficacy and Safety of Xanomeline-Trospium Chloride in Schizophrenia
In this phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 256 people with schizophrenia, xanomeline-trospium was associated with a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale total score compared with placebo. Xanomeline-trospium was generally well tolerated; the most common adverse events were primarily gastrointestinal effects, which were mild or moderate in intensity and generally transient in nature.
Read MoreStrategies to Improve Sleep Quality in Intensive Care Unit Patients
The most effective way to improve sleep for intensive care unit patients is to use a combination of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions. Among the latter, the use of earplugs and sleep masks is simplest.
Read MoreAn Investigation of Trachoma Vaccine Regimens by the Chlamydia Vaccine CTH522 Administered With Cationic Liposomes in Healthy Adults (CHLM-02)
CTH522, adjuvanted with CAF01 or CAF09b, is safe and immunogenic, with 85 µg CTH522-CAF01 inducing robust serum IgG binding titres. Intradermal vaccination conferred systemic IgG neutralisation breadth, and topical ocular administration increased ocular IgA formation. These findings indicate CTH522 vaccine regimens against ocular trachoma and urogenital chlamydia for testing in phase 2, clinical trials.
Read MoreTelehealth Privacy and Security Tips
Buzz, a HIPAA-complaint platform enables providers to conduct secure video conferences or calls with patients quickly, easily & seamlessly.
Read MoreDoes Mixing Activated Charcoal With Cola Improve Tolerability Without Affecting Pharmacokinetics?
In this small study, there was no difference in preference for activated charcoal alone or a cola-activated charcoal mixture across a range of palatability questions. On an individual level, some participants preferred the activated charcoal-cola mixture, and some preferred the activated charcoal alone.
Read MoreImproving the Ability of Nursing Students in Neonatal Resuscitation by Using the Helping Babies Breathe Program
Resuscitation training through the use of a high-similarity simulator was significantly more effective than utilizing a low-similarity simulator when performing basic neonatal resuscitation
Read MoreBleeding Reversal With Antifibrinolytics or Cryoprecipitate Following Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke
While limited by its small sample size, this case series demonstrates significant variability in reversal strategies for thrombolysis-associated bleeding. It also provides additional evidence for the role of antifibrinolytics in this setting.
Read MoreRisk Predictors of Glycaemic Control in Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes
For children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus, the use of insulin pump, high-frequency sensor monitoring, prospective follow-up, good family support and reasonable diet are conducive to blood glucose control, while selective admission and DKA are not. Disease characteristics and demographic characteristics of children are closely related to subsequent blood glucose control
Read MoreReducing Procedural Pain and Avoiding Peripheral Intravenous Catheters by Implementing a Feeding Protocol for Late Preterm Infants
Administering enteral feedings on admission to stable, late preterm infants reduced the need for peripheral IV access and thus decreased pain from this procedure.
Read MoreThe Effectiveness Of Preoperative Delirium Prevention In Intermediate To High-Risk Older Surgical Patients
Despite the promising results for fascia iliaca compartment block and methylprednisolone, there is limited knowledge regarding evidence-based delirium prevention interventions.
Read MoreProbable Non-Ventilator-Associated Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Consistent oral care, early and frequent physical activity, and measures aimed to reduce aspiration risk are key interventions for all hospitalized patients to prevent non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia.Consistent oral care, early and frequent physical activity, and measures aimed to reduce aspiration risk are key interventions for all hospitalized patients to prevent non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia.
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