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News
Discharge opioid prescriptions for many surgical hospitalizations may be unnecessary
August 8, 2018
Do opioid prescriptions after surgical hospitalization correlate with opioid use immediately prior to discharge?
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News
Making the referral and navigating care
August 8, 2018
Hospitalists must consider how to best identify patients and conditions appropriate for transitions of care.
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News
Catheter ablation of AF in patients with heart failure decreases mortality and HF admissions
August 7, 2018
How does ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) compare with medical therapy for patients with heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
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News
Patent foramen ovale may be associated with increased risk of perioperative ischemic stroke
August 6, 2018
Clinical question: Are patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) at increased risk of perioperative ischemic stroke?
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News
PE is rare in patients presenting to the ED with syncope
August 3, 2018
Clinical question: What is the prevalence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients presenting to the ED with syncope?
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News
Multifaceted pharmacist intervention may reduce postdischarge ED visits and readmissions
August 2, 2018
Can a multifaceted intervention by a clinical pharmacist reduce the rate of ED visits and readmission over the subsequent 180 days?
News
Opioid use has not declined meaningfully
August 1, 2018
Despite efforts to raise awareness of and reduce opioid abuse, there has not been a significant decline in opioid use and daily dose since 2007.
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News
ED key to reducing pediatric asthma x-rays
August 1, 2018
ATLANTA – It takes more than a guideline to change behavior.
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Opinion
Does supplemental oxygen help COPD patients who have chronic stable moderate hypoxia?
August 1, 2018
Oxygen therapy for some COPD patients would not affect overall quality of life, including functional status and mood.
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News
Balanced fluid resuscitation vs. saline does not decrease hospital-free days
August 1, 2018
Does balanced crystalloid fluid improve outcomes versus saline in noncritically ill patients who are hospitalized?
