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New model for CKD risk draws on clinical, demographic factors
November 8, 2019
The equation has demonstrated high discrimination and variable calibration across a range of populations.
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Aspirin for primary prevention reduces risk of CV events, increases bleeding
November 8, 2019
What is the association between aspirin for primary prevention and cardiovascular events and bleeding?
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Spanish risk score predicts 30-day mortality in acute HF in ED patients
November 7, 2019
Is the MEESSI-AHF score valid to use in EDs in Switzerland?
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Measles infection linked to impaired ‘immune memory’
November 6, 2019
Measles virus infection is associated with significant reductions in pathogen epitopes and antibody reservoirs.
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Oral antibiotics as effective as IV for stable endocarditis patients
November 6, 2019
Can patients with left-sided endocarditis safely switch from intravenous to oral antibiotics?
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Previously healthy patients hospitalized for sepsis show increased mortality
November 5, 2019
WASHINGTON – U.S. patients hospitalized with community-acquired sepsis had higher mortality when they had no other comorbidities.
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New score predicts benefits of prolonged cardiac monitoring for TIA, stroke patients
November 5, 2019
How can we determine which patients would benefit from prolonged cardiac monitoring after a neurologic event?
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Fewer bloodstream infections with FMT for C. difficile
November 4, 2019
Fecal microbiota transplantation for C. difficile infection is associated with fewer bloodstream infections and lower mortality than antibiotics.
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Patient-reported complications regarding PICC lines after inpatient discharge
November 4, 2019
What signs and symptoms of possible complications are observed in patients who undergo placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)?
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Hospitalists finding their role in hospital quality ratings
November 4, 2019
Hospitalists are responsible for ensuring that their hospitals excel in the care of patients, experts say.
