Probiotic supplementation is associated with reduced risk of death and necrotizing enterocolitis among preterm infants
1. Probiotic supplementation was associated with a lower risk of death and/or necrotizing enterocolitis in very preterm infants. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Specific probiotics have been shown to reduce...
Artificial intelligence (AI)-triggered rapid response notifications were associated with lower mortality among inpatients
1. Nahass and colleagues evaluated the implementation of an AI-powered electronic alert system that automatically activated the rapid response team. 2. Automated rapid response team notifications were associated with lower...
Deep-learning model achieved high diagnostic performance for detecting cardiac enlargement using electrocardiograms
1. Zhu and colleagues developed a deep learning model to detect atrial enlargement and ventricular hypertrophy or dilation using electrocardiograms (ECGs). 2. The model achieved greater average sensitivity than human...
Frailty in older adults with atrial fibrillation is multifactorial and associated with metabolic and cognitive factors
1. Among older adults with atrial fibrillation, higher homocysteine and C-reactive protein levels, poorer cognitive performance, and greater nutritional risk were independently associated with frailty. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good)...
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