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    We know that poor communication in health care increases risk for patient safety incidents, but recent data on the subject are lacking. Researchers

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    Naltrexone is a first-line medication for alcohol use disorder; however, whether clinical outcomes differ based on which of its two formulations are

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    A 79-year-old woman was evaluated for cough and weight loss. Chest imaging and thoracentesis findings confirmed the presence of an exudative right pleural effusion. A diagnosis was made.

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    We know that corticosteroids cause leukocytosis, but no large-scale studies have examined the timing and dosing response for corticosteroids in

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    A recent randomized trial demonstrated the safety of delaying initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the intensive care unit (ICU) for 12

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