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Flu records most active December since 2003
January 3, 2020
The CDC estimates that 6.4 million flu illnesses and 55,000 hospitalizations have occurred so far this season.
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Cultivating patient activation through technology
January 3, 2020
The key to success will likely involve tailoring interventions to individual patients.
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Experts call to revise the Uniform Determination of Death Act
January 3, 2020
A neurologist and her colleagues propose changes with the goal of clarifying and harmonizing procedures for determining death by neurologic criteria.
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Early increase in flu activity shows no signs of slowing
December 27, 2019
Outpatients visits are already higher than at any time last season, and the peak occurs most often in February.
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The measles comeback of 2019
December 26, 2019
Three-quarters of these cases in 2019 were linked to recent outbreaks in New York.
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EVALI readmissions and deaths prompt guideline change
December 23, 2019
Approximately one in seven deaths from vaping-related lung injuries have occurred after discharge.
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Vitamin E acetate confirmed as likely source of EVALI
December 23, 2019
Most patients with vaping-associated lung problems reported THC or nicotine vaping within 90 days of illness onset.
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A novel communication framework for inpatient pain management
December 20, 2019
Spend adequate time to fully visit the patients’ history as it relates to their current pain complaints.
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FDA warns gabapentin, pregabalin may cause serious breathing problems
December 19, 2019
The drugs increase the risk of respiratory depression when used with central nervous system depressants or in patients with lung problems, according to a Dec. 19 drug safety alert.
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ENGAGE AF-TIMI: Insulin linked to greater risk for stroke, CV death, bleeding
December 16, 2019
LOS ANGELES – Use of novel oral anticoagulants may be preferred over vitamin K antagonists in patients with diabetes and AFib.
