The CME Vacations® 2 Minute Update
How often are our stethoscopes contaminated?
Half of stethoscopes were contaminated before cleaning, and over a third again after just one patient visit—though a quick wipe brought contamination to zero.
How often are our stethoscopes contaminated?
Half of stethoscopes were contaminated before cleaning, and over a third again after just one patient visit—though a quick wipe brought contamination to zero.
ACE inhibitors vs. ARBs: which is better?
A study of over 200,000 patients found ACE inhibitors carried 12-13% higher 5-year mortality than ARBs, plus more cardiac events.
ACE inhibitors vs. ARBs: which is better?
A study of over 200,000 patients found ACE inhibitors carried 12-13% higher 5-year mortality than ARBs, plus more cardiac events.
Do we have enough staffed hospital beds?
US hospital occupancy climbed from 64% to 75% since the pandemic, and could top 85% within a decade as staffed beds stay flat.
Do we have enough staffed hospital beds?
US hospital occupancy climbed from 64% to 75% since the pandemic, and could top 85% within a decade as staffed beds stay flat.
Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide for weight loss
In a head-to-head trial, tirzepatide produced 20.2% weight loss versus 13.7% for semaglutide, with a similar rate of side effects.
Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide for weight loss
In a head-to-head trial, tirzepatide produced 20.2% weight loss versus 13.7% for semaglutide, with a similar rate of side effects.
Lower rates of dementia with metformin?
A meta-analysis of 3.4 million people with type 2 diabetes found metformin users were about 24% less likely to develop dementia.
Lower rates of dementia with metformin?
A meta-analysis of 3.4 million people with type 2 diabetes found metformin users were about 24% less likely to develop dementia.
Does severe shingles increase the risk for deme...
In a 132,000-person study, people hospitalized for severe shingles were 13% more likely to develop dementia than the general population.
Does severe shingles increase the risk for deme...
In a 132,000-person study, people hospitalized for severe shingles were 13% more likely to develop dementia than the general population.