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Factor Xa inhibitors versus vitamin K antagonists for preventing embolism in AF patients
September 10, 2018
Do factor Xa inhibitors reduce the incidence of strokes and systemic embolic events, compared with warfarin, in people with atrial fibrillation?
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How to handle anorexia in community hospitals
September 10, 2018
Pediatric hospitalists created guidelines for treating patients with eating disorders.
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Short Takes
September 7, 2018
Read short summaries on some important research for hospitalist physicians.
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A new antiemetic
September 6, 2018
Can aromatherapy with isopropyl alcohol confer an adjunctive and lasting benefit as an antiemetic in ED patients who do not otherwise need IV access?
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Acute biliary pancreatitis linked to poor outcomes in elderly
September 6, 2018
Compared with younger patients, elderly patients admitted for acute biliary pancreatitis have increased rates of adverse outcomes.
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Single-dose influenza drug baloxavir similar to oseltamivir in efficacy
September 5, 2018
A new single-dose influenza antiviral drug has similar time to symptom alleviation compared with oseltamivir, but greater reductions in viral load.
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Service, please: Hospital setting matters for pneumonia
September 5, 2018
Frequency of bacteriology/microbiology testing, CT scans differs between inpatient and ED settings.
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Hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone for adults with septic shock
September 5, 2018
Does hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone improve the clinical outcomes of patients with septic shock?
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United Kingdom experience provides important lessons for controlling C. auris outbreaks
September 4, 2018
A C. auris outbreak in the United Kingdom provides important lessons on checking for environmental survival to identify and control infections.
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Plan now for outpatient diabetes tech in the hospital
September 4, 2018
ORLANDO – Getting ahead of the diabetes tech curve.
