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Prophylactic haloperidol does not improve survival in critically ill patients
Does prophylactic use of haloperidol in critically ill patients at high risk of delirium improve survival at 28 days?
Article
Depression Screening and Treatment: A Missed Opportunity in Lung Cancer Care
The integrated VA system is well positioned to be a leader in depression screening and treatment, and VA clinicians who care for patients with...
News
Multifaceted pharmacist intervention may reduce postdischarge ED visits and readmissions
Can a multifaceted intervention by a clinical pharmacist reduce the rate of ED visits and readmission over the subsequent 180 days?
News
Balanced fluid resuscitation vs. saline does not decrease hospital-free days
Does balanced crystalloid fluid improve outcomes versus saline in noncritically ill patients who are hospitalized?
News
Myeloproliferative neoplasms increase risk for arterial and venous thrombosis
What are the risks for arterial and venous thrombosis in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)?
News
Steroids do not reduce mortality in patients with septic shock
Among patients with septic shock undergoing mechanical ventilation, does hydrocortisone reduce 90-day mortality?
News
Prompting during rounds decreases lab utilization in patients nearing discharge
Does prompting hospitalists during interdisciplinary rounds to discontinue lab orders on patients nearing discharge result in a decrease in lab...
Article
Strategies to Improve Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance in Veterans With Hepatitis B Infection
Attitudes of patients as well as infectious disease, gastroenterology, and primary care providers need to be addressed to improve surveillance...
Opinion
Sharpen your ax
Once I knocked away the cobwebs, my confidence came back, and things went smooth as silk.
Article
Heart Transplantation Outcomes in Patients With Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Potential Impact of Newer Antiviral Treatments After Transplantation
This study found significant improvements in heart transplant outcomes and survival in patients with hepatitis C virus.
News
The hospitalist as intensivist
What roles, training, and support do hospitalists have and perceive in the intensive care unit?
Article
Treatment and Management of Patients With Prostate Cancer
The following is a lightly edited manuscript of a teleconference discussion on treating patients with localized prostate cancer in the VHA.