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No reduction in PE risk with vena cava filters after severe injury
MELBOURNE – “Given the cost and risks associated with a vena cava filter, our data suggest that there is no urgency to insert the filter in...
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CDC: Look for early symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis, report suspected cases
The average age of a patient diagnosed with AFM is 5 years
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Study: Most patients hospitalized with pneumonia receive excessive antibiotics
Odds of adverse events increased by 5% per excess day of antibiotic treatment.
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Uncomplicated appendicitis can be treated successfully with antibiotics
What is the late recurrence rate for patients with uncomplicated appendicitis treated with antibiotics only?
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Almost one-third of ED patients with gout are prescribed opioids
A diagnosis of diabetes or polyarticular gout attack, and prior opioid use were all associated with a more than 100% higher odds of opioid...
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The hospitalist role in treating opioid use disorder
Treatment of opioid use disorder is critical and something that hospitalists should be trained and engaged in.
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Same-day discharge after elective PCI has increased value and patient satisfaction
What is the prevalence of same-day discharges (SDDs) for elective percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), and what is the effect on...
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Risk of cardiac events jumps after COPD exacerbation
Acute COPD exacerbations are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events in the 4 weeks after the exacerbation.
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Evidence supports accuracy of COPD diagnosis tool
Large, longitudinal study in diverse COPD populations affirms accuracy of FEV1:FVC ratio
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Lipoprotein(a) levels tied to higher ischemic stroke risk
High levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and LPA genotypes were linked to increased ischemic stroke risk in a recent large, contemporary general...