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Kratom and the Neuro ICU

Written By: Peter Papadakos, MD, FCCM, FAARC, FCCP

There is growing concern about the safety of consuming Kratom (mitragynine), a supplement derived from the leaves of a tree native to several South Asian nations.

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Introducing the 2025 Annual Issue of 'Currents'

Written By: Michael Reznik, MD; Jordan Yakoby, EdD, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, FNYAM, FCCM, FNCS

The Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) is proud to launch the 2025 Issue of Currents, featuring a compilation of content published on Currents throughout the year.

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Antibiotic Treatment for 7 versus 14 Days in Patients with Bloodstream Infections

Written By: Brendan Baugher, DO, MS; Alexander Lewis, DO

The optimal duration of antibiotic therapy for bloodstream infections remains uncertain. Prolonged courses of antibiotics may increase iatrogenic adverse effects, resistance, and costs, while shorter courses may increase the risk of treatment failure. The BALANCE trial aimed to determine whether...

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Business of Neurocritical Care: Billing Under the Attending Physician or APP—Which One is Right For You?

Written By: Ryan Hakimi, DO, MS, NVS, RPNI, CPB, FNCS, FCCM, FAAN

Since January 2022, split-shared critical care billing has been allowed. Split-shared billing enables members of a group (for example, physicians and APPs in the same Neurocritical Care Division) to aggregate their critical care billing time during a calendar day and get reimbursed for the sum...

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