Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter.
Originally published at JournalFeed, a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates.
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#1: Wait…NO Rh Testing or RhIg Under 12 Weeks?


#2: Giving Diltiazem? Consider IV Calcium Pretreatment

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Pretreatment with IV calcium chloride reduces diltiazem-induced hypotension in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) with rapid ventricular response (RVR) without compromising heart rate control.

Source
Reducing diltiazem-related hypotension in atrial fibrillation: Role of pretreatment intravenous calcium. Am J Emerg Med. 2025 Feb;88:23-28. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2024.11.033. Epub 2024 Nov 17. PMID: 39577214


#3: Antivirals or Symptom Relief for Non-Severe Influenza?

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