Summary of the RESCUE BT2 Trial: Tirofiban in Acute Ischemic Stroke Background: Methods: Inclusion criteria: Results: Conclusions: Key Takeaways: Source
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INTERACT3 Trial: ICU care bundle in acute ICH
INTERACT3 Trial Summary Background: Methods: Findings: Primary Outcome: Interpretation: Trial Information: Key Takeaways: Source
ELAN Trial: Early vs. Later Initiation of DOAC in Acute Ischemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation
ELAN Trial Summary Introduction:The ELAN trial aimed to investigate the optimal timing of initiating direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) who had experienced an acute ischemic stroke. The study compared early anticoagulation (initiated within 48 hours … Read More
DIGAMI 2 Trial: Insulin-Based Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Following MI
DIGAMI 2 Trial Summary Introduction:The DIGAMI 2 trial aimed to evaluate the effect of insulin-based glucose control in type 2 diabetic patients following myocardial infarction compared to conventional management at similar levels of glucose control. The study investigated three treatment … Read More
KEYNOTE 671 Trial: Perioperative Pembrolizumab in Early-Stage NSCLC
KEYNOTE 671 Trial Summary Introduction:The KEYNOTE 671 trial aimed to investigate the efficacy of perioperative pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, in patients with resectable early-stage non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This randomized, double-blind, phase 3 trial assessed the benefits of neoadjuvant … Read More
ELEKT-D Trial: Ketamine vs. ECT for Treatment-Resistant Major Depression
ELEKT-D Trial: Ketamine vs. ECT for Treatment-Resistant Major Depression Introduction:The groundbreaking ELEKT-D Trial sought to compare the efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and subanesthetic intravenous ketamine for the treatment of patients with treatment-resistant major depression. This study aimed to determine … Read More
Vitamin D to Prevent Cancer and CVD: VITAL Trial
VITAL Trial Vitamin D Summary The VITAL trial aimed to investigate whether supplementation with vitamin D reduces the risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease. It was a nationwide, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted with a two-by-two factorial design, including vitamin D3 … Read More
VITAMINS Trial Summary: Vit. C in Septic Shock
VITAMINS Trial Summary The VITAMINS trial aimed to determine whether the combination of vitamin C, hydrocortisone, and thiamine is more effective than hydrocortisone alone in expediting the resolution of septic shock. The trial included 216 patients with septic shock and … Read More
VOYAGER PAD Trial: Rivaroxaban in PAD after Revascularization
VOYAGER PAD Trial Summary The VOYAGER PAD trial aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban, a factor Xa inhibitor, in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who had undergone lower-extremity revascularization. Patients with PAD who have undergone revascularization … Read More
WAKE-UP Trial: MRI-Guided Thrombolysis for Stroke with Unknown Time of Onset
WAKE-UP Trial Summary The WAKE-UP trial aimed to investigate the potential benefits of intravenous alteplase, a thrombolytic agent, in treating acute stroke patients with an unknown time of onset. Current guidelines recommend intravenous thrombolysis only if the time since symptom … Read More