![1]() - News- CDC: Flu activity ‘high’ in nine states- December 28, 2018- The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza rose from 2.7% to 3.3% in the last week. 
- News- No change in postoperative pain with restrictive opioid protocol- December 27, 2018- The implementation of an ultrarestrictive opioid prescribing protocol after gynecologic surgery was associated with significant declines in opioid use. 
![1]() - News- EHR stress linked to burnout- December 26, 2018- Almost two-thirds of respondents “agreed” or “strongly agreed” that EHRs add to the frustration of their day. 
![1]() - News- 2018-2019 flu season starts in earnest- December 26, 2018- Highest level of influenza activity seen in two states for the week ending Dec. 15. 
![1]() - News- Can higher MAP post cardiac arrest improve neurologic outcomes?- December 21, 2018- CHICAGO – A target mean arterial pressure higher than what the guidelines recommend appears safe but has mixed results for improving neurologic outcomes. 
![1]() - News- FDA aims to boost safety of platelets for transfusion- December 20, 2018- The agency is seeking input on ways to decrease the risk of bacterial contamination in platelets stored for 5 and 7 days after collection. 
![1]() - News- Ingredients for effective team-based care- December 19, 2018- In health care, we are undergoing a period of “punctuation.” 
![1]() - News- Guideline-concordant treatment still unlikely in nonchildren’s hospitals for pediatric CAP- December 19, 2018- This is concerning because the majority of children hospitalized with pneumonia are treated in nonchildren’s hospitals. 
![1]() - News- In-hospital blood saving strategy appears safe with anemia- December 18, 2018- Tolerating moderate in-hospital anemia did not negatively impact readmissions or mortality over 6 months. 
![1]() - News- Opioid benefit small in chronic noncancer pain- December 18, 2018- In a systematic review and meta-analysis, the reduction in chronic noncancer pain from opioids versus placebo was significant but small, and receded with time. 








