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The AcT Trial: Tenecteplase vs Alteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke

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Background : Alteplase, a class of medication that converts plasminogen to plasmin leading to fibrin degradation and subsequent clot lysis, has been the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients that meet eligibility criteria. mg/kg non-inferior to alteplase in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke? vs Alteplase 34.8%

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. These patients suffer from untreated physical injuries, including gunshot wounds, shrapnel, accidents, envenomations, sequelae of physical or sexual assault, and heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Hypoglycemia is managed with IV dextrose.