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Short-term NSAIDs appear safe for high-risk patients
October 8, 2018
The findings challenge the Choosing Wisely campaign of the American Society of Nephrology, which recommends against NSAIDs for high-risk patients.
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Discharge trends for septic shock survivors remain steady
October 8, 2018
SAN ANTONIO – Septic shock mortality has decreased, but discharge trends for survivors have remained steady.
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Perioperative gabapentin’s effect on postoperative opioid use
October 8, 2018
Does perioperative gabapentin decrease the time to pain resolution and opioid cessation in patients undergoing eligible surgery?
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The new SoHM report is here, and it’s the best yet!
October 8, 2018
Use the 2018 State of Hospital Medicine Report to assess how your practice compares to your peers.
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Pulmonary circulation disorders predict noninvasive vent failure
October 8, 2018
SAN ANTONIO - Patients with alcohol abuse or fluid and electrolyte abnormalities also had a higher risk of needing intubation.
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Chronic liver disease raises death risk in pneumonia patients
October 8, 2018
SAN ANTONIO – Liver disease increased the risk of intubation in pneumonia patients.
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Telehealth: States broaden options for locations, providers
October 5, 2018
More states are expanding telehealth locations and broadening the pool of telemedicine providers, while fading out in-person requirements.
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Procalcitonin not helpful in critically ill COPD
October 5, 2018
Can a procalcitonin (PCT)–guided strategy safely reduce antibiotic exposure in patients admitted to the ICU with severe acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with or without pneumonia?
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FDA approves omadacycline for pneumonia and skin infections
October 4, 2018
The tetracycline antibiotic was approved for CABP and acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections in adults.
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Perioperative diabetes and HbA1c in mortality
October 4, 2018
Do preoperative hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and perioperative glucose predict outcomes in patients undergoing noncardiac and cardiac surgeries?
