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Unit-based rounding in the real world
December 10, 2019
The goal of unit-based rounding is time efficiency for the care team and care coordination benefits for patients.
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EVALI outbreak ongoing, but new cases decline
December 9, 2019
Since the week of Sept. 15, 2019, hospitalized cases of EVALI have steadily declined.
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Genetic test stratified AFib patients with low CHA2DS2-VASc scores
December 9, 2019
A 32-locus genetic test classified AFib patients with low CHA2DS2-VASc scores into high– and low–stroke-risk subgroups.
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New heart failure trial data presage guideline revisions
December 9, 2019
PHILADELPHIA – Recent trial findings for sacubitril/valsartan and dapagliflozin in heart failure patients provide a blueprint for guideline changes.
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Aspirin plus a DOAC may do more harm than good in some
December 8, 2019
Adding aspirin to DOAC therapy for the secondary prevention of VTE or the prevention of stroke associated with NVAF without a clear indication increased bleeding risks in a large cohort.
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Influenza already in midseason form
December 6, 2019
High levels of flu activity haven’t been seen this early since 2009-2010.
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The QI pipeline supported by SHM’s Student Scholar Grant Program
December 6, 2019
Students can participate in projects related to quality improvement, patient safety, clinical research, or hospital operations.
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Gunshot wound victims are at high risk for readmission
December 4, 2019
CHICAGO – Long-term outcomes of gun violence are still largely unknown.
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Quantifying the EHR connection to burnout
December 3, 2019
New research puts a more standard, quantifiable measure to the relationship between EHR usability and burnout.
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Have lower readmission rates led to higher mortality for patients with COPD?
December 3, 2019
The evidence of an association between readmissions and mortality has been complicated and conflicting.
