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Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program may be doing more harm than good
Thirty-day postdischarge mortality went up after the program for some, down for others.
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Synthetic opioids drive spike in U.S. fatal drug overdoses
Spurned by physicians, more users seem to be turning to street drugs that contain fentanyl and similar substances.
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How can I improve opioid safety at my hospital?
Quality improvement is essential.
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Topical antibiotic decolonizes S. aureus in NICU infants
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Meal programs for dual eligibles
Participants in a medically tailored meal program had fewer inpatient admissions and lower medical spending.
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How to assess an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Can ASPs quantify their impact on antibiotic use without using an EMR or requiring IT support?
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CDC: Flu activity ‘high’ in nine states
The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza rose from 2.7% to 3.3% in the last week.
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No change in postoperative pain with restrictive opioid protocol
The implementation of an ultrarestrictive opioid prescribing protocol after gynecologic surgery was associated with significant declines in opioid...
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2018-2019 flu season starts in earnest
Highest level of influenza activity seen in two states for the week ending Dec. 15.
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Can higher MAP post cardiac arrest improve neurologic outcomes?
CHICAGO – A target mean arterial pressure higher than what the guidelines recommend appears safe but has mixed results for improving neurologic...