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New England Journal of Medicine publishes roxadustat China phase III results for the treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease patients receiving dialysis
FibroGen, Inc. announced the publication of clinical study results in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)1 from the China...
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Roxadustat China phase III trial for treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease patients not on dialysis published in the NEJM
FibroGen, Inc. announced publication of results from the Phase III trial of the efficacy and safety of roxadustat treatment compared...
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Pooled cardiovascular safety analyses of the global Phase III programme for roxadustat
AstraZeneca has announced top-line results from the pooled cardiovascular (CV) safety analyses of the global Phase III programme for roxadustat...
Learning Zones
An epgonline.org Learning Zone (LZ) is an area of the site dedicated to providing detailed self-directed medical education about a disease, condition or procedure.
Fibrinogen Deficiency in Bleeding
Fibrinogen is important for blood clot formation and breakdown. It is the first coagulant factor to be reduced to critical levels during massive trauma, cardiac surgery and postpartum haemorrhage that involve excessive bleeding. Persistent fibrinogen deficiency can lead to bleeding complications and an increased risk in mortality. This learning zone looks at both congenital and acquired fibrinogen deficiencies including indications and techniques for diagnosis, trigger level for treatment and treatment options.
Transplantation
See information on best practice in solid organ transplantation, and expert discussions on related hot topics.
Fluid Management
Are you up-to-date with the latest evidence of effective procedures for fluid management?
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ESICM LIVES Highlights
ESICM LIVES Congress 2018: Bringing you the latest news and insights from the 31st ESICM LIVES Congress, 20–24 October 2018 Paris, France.
Oral Anticoagulation Reversal
Experts discuss the use of non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants in the treatment and prevention of stroke, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in atrial fibrillation patients.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)
Refine your knowledge of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) with information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment options and more
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Journal articles
Benzodiazepine-associated delirium in critically ill adults.
The association between benzodiazepine use and delirium risk in the ICU remains unclear.
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Sedation depth and long-term mortality in mechanically ventilated critically ill adults: a prospective longitudinal multicentre cohort study.
To ascertain the relationship among early (first 48 h) deep sedation, time to extubation, delirium and long-term mortality.
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Early intensive care sedation predicts long-term mortality in ventilated critically ill patients.
Choice and intensity of early (first 48 h) sedation may affect short- and long-term outcome.
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CME
Heavy menstrual bleeding in primary care: putting NICE guidelines into practice
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