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Does the practice of transfusing at a lower threshold hold up in this latest trial of septic shock patients?

Does an advance directive mean 'do not resuscitate'? Not necessarily. And correct interpretation is critical.

Can neonatal chronic lung disease-associated pulmonary hypertension be prevented?

Results of the MetaPlus immunonutrition trial show why we need to focus on the basics in critical care medicine.

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Dr Hans Christoph-Diener discusses a study looking at how time of treatment, age, and stroke severity affects outcomes in those treated with rtPA.

A new study looks at the effect of withdrawing inhaled glucocorticoids on exacerbations in COPD.

Dr Jeffrey Berns reviews a new study that examined the level of error in evaluating recovery from acute kidney injury with estimated GFR in relation to ICU stay.