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Septicemia admissions almost tripled from 2005 to 2014
July 6, 2017
Septicemia was the most common diagnosis for inpatient stays among those aged 75 years and older.
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VIDEO: Meta-analysis favors anticoagulation for patients with cirrhosis and portal vein thrombosis
July 5, 2017
Anticoagulation has significant benefits and does not increase bleeding risk, regardless of the severity of liver failure.
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New drug choices emerging to battle antibiotic resistance
June 27, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO – Effective antibiotics may not be available to treat seriously ill patients in the near future.
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Study shows that 20% of inpatients given antibiotics develop adverse reactions
June 26, 2017
Twenty percent of hospitalized adults given antibiotics develop adverse drug events, including GI, nephrotoxic, hematologic, cardiac, and neurotoxic effects, according to a report in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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FDA approves betrixaban for VTE prophylaxis
June 23, 2017
An orally administered agent has been approved for VTE prophylaxis in at risk hospitalized patients.
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Follow five tips to mitigate opioid prescribing risks
June 23, 2017
Here’s how well-meaning doctors can avoid coming under government scrutiny for prescribing opioids and manage investigations and audits successfully.
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For opioid-related hospitalizations, men and women are equal
June 22, 2017
The gender gap increased in emergency department visits.
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Tipoffs that an infant hospitalized with pertussis may require ICU
June 21, 2017
MADRID – Apnea is a strong predictor.
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Opinion
Sneak Peek: Journal of Hospital Medicine – July 2017
June 20, 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.
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Rest dyspnea dims as acute heart failure treatment target
June 19, 2017
PARIS – Results from two new acute heart failure trials “mark the start of a new era.”
