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Tick-borne disease has become a national issue
June 4, 2019
Seven new tick-borne pathogens were discovered or introduced between 2004 and 2016.
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FDA approves new treatment for hospital-acquired, ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
June 4, 2019
The new indication is based on results of a multinational, double-blind study involving a different antibacterial drug.
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Hospitalists can help alleviate rising drug costs
May 30, 2019
There are effective short-term solutions that can be implemented to cut the rising costs of pharmaceuticals.
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HM19: Things we do for no reason
May 28, 2019
High-value care is a key focus of systems improvement in pediatric hospital medicine.
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Subsegmental PEs overtreated despite link with patient harm
May 28, 2019
How often are physicians treating isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolisms?
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When is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) indicated?
May 24, 2019
ECT is principally indicated for refractory mood and psychotic disorders.
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By the numbers: Readmissions for skin conditions
May 24, 2019
The 5-year analysis shows rates are highest for vascular hamartomas, dermatomyositis, and mycosis fungoides.
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Restrictive transfusion strategy in cardiac surgery remains noninferior
May 24, 2019
Does using a restrictive transfusion strategy with patients undergoing cardiac surgery affect long-term outcomes?
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Lower rates of patient satisfaction may predict readmission
May 23, 2019
Do higher rates of patient satisfaction lead to lower rates of hospital readmission?
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p-TIPS improves outcomes for high-risk variceal bleeding
May 22, 2019
Do high-risk patients undergoing preemptive transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (p-TIPS) procedures experience improvements in mortality when compared with usual care with medications and endoscopy?
