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News
Adjustment for characteristics not used by Medicare reduces hospital variations in readmission rates
July 3, 2019
Can differences in hospital readmission rates be explained by patient characteristics not accounted for by Medicare?
News
Almost one-third of ED patients with gout are prescribed opioids
July 3, 2019
A diagnosis of diabetes or polyarticular gout attack, and prior opioid use were all associated with a more than 100% higher odds of opioid prescription.
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Some burnout factors are within a physician’s control
July 2, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Even in the face of daunting systemic factors, physicians can practice some important steps toward self-care.
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Opinion
The hospitalist role in treating opioid use disorder
July 2, 2019
Treatment of opioid use disorder is critical and something that hospitalists should be trained and engaged in.
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News
Same-day discharge after elective PCI has increased value and patient satisfaction
July 2, 2019
What is the prevalence of same-day discharges (SDDs) for elective percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), and what is the effect on readmissions and hospital cost?
News
Risk of cardiac events jumps after COPD exacerbation
July 2, 2019
Acute COPD exacerbations are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events in the 4 weeks after the exacerbation.
News
Evidence supports accuracy of COPD diagnosis tool
July 1, 2019
Large, longitudinal study in diverse COPD populations affirms accuracy of FEV1:FVC ratio
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News
Lipoprotein(a) levels tied to higher ischemic stroke risk
July 1, 2019
High levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and LPA genotypes were linked to increased ischemic stroke risk in a recent large, contemporary general population study.
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News
Mitral valve repair improves prognosis in heart failure patients with secondary MR
July 1, 2019
Does mitral valve repair (MVR) improve prognosis in heart failure patients with secondary mitral regurgitation (MR)?
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News
Daily aspirin use may not improve CV outcomes in healthy elderly
June 28, 2019
What are the benefits and risks of daily aspirin use for primary prevention in healthy elderly adults?
