Atrophy of diaphragm fibers is seen in patients who have been mechanically ventilated for as little as 18 hours, new research suggests. This could, in large part, explain the difficulties in weaning some patients off mechanical ventilation. Reuters Health Information
Families of patients dying in the ICU were noted as having higher satisfaction with their ICU experience than families of survivors. The same researchers now seek to identify reasons for the finding. CHEST
Is triple antiplatelet therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel, and cilostazol) more effective than dual antiplatelet therapy for reducing late restenosis in diabetic patients undergoing DES placement? Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Caffeine therapy for apnea of prematurity in very low birth weight infants improves survival without neurodevelopmental disability, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
