![1]()
News
Thrombectomy shines in presence of a clinical deficit and imaging mismatch
January 3, 2018
Less disability, greater functional independence, and less neurologic deterioration was observed for thrombectomy plus standard care.
News
Majority of influenza-related deaths among hospitalized patients occur after discharge
January 2, 2018
SAN DIEGO – More than 50% of hospitalized patients who died after a diagnosis of influenza expired within 30 days of hospital discharge.
![1]()
News
Short Takes
December 29, 2017
A brief roundup of HM-centric research.
![1]()
News
ACC guidance addresses newer HFrEF options
December 28, 2017
Opportunities are being missed.
![1]()
News
FDA approves angiotensin II for shock patients
December 28, 2017
Treatment option for critically ill hypotensive patients who do not adequately respond to available therapies.
![1]()
News
Improvements made in safe opioid prescribing practices but crisis far from over
December 28, 2017
Clinical question: How have national and county-level opioid prescribing practices changed from the years 2006 to 2015?
![1]()
News
Addition of azithromycin to maintenance therapy is beneficial in adults with uncontrolled asthma
December 27, 2017
Clinical question: Does azithromycin decrease the frequency of asthma exacerbations in adults with persistent asthma symptoms despite use of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA)?
News
Isolation precautions are associated with higher costs, longer LOS
December 22, 2017
Clinical question: What are the effects of isolation precautions on hospital outcomes and cost of care?
News
Urgent endoscopy is associated with lower mortality in high-risk patients with acute nonvariceal GI bleeding
December 21, 2017
Is urgent endoscopy (less than 6 hours after ED presentation) better than elective endoscopy (6-48 hours after presentation) to decrease mortality and rebleeding in high-risk patients with acute nonvariceal
![1]()
News
Journal of Hospital Medicine – Dec. 2017
December 21, 2017
Read the latest research from the Journal of Hospital Medicine, the premier publication for dissemination of research and education for the specialty of hospital medicine.
