A systematic review suggests that intermittent hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy seem to lead to similar clinical outcomes for patients with acute renal failure. Medscape Medical News
The authors review recommendations for treatment of anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease in the primary care setting, including the use of available agents. Medscape Medical News
An initial dose of 162-mg aspirin may be as effective as and perhaps safer than 325 mg for the acute treatment of ST-elevation MI, a new study suggests. Heartwire
Preliminary findings suggest that subthalamic nucleus stimulation may be effective in treating severe, refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder. However, the procedure is also associated with an increased risk for serious adverse events. Medscape Medical News
A new randomized trial shows patients in the intensive care unit fare better with less delirium and coma, have better sedation, and show lower mortality when receiving dexmedetomidine vs lorazepam. Medscape Medical News
