Jim Kling
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Fecal transplant linked to reduced C. difficile mortality
October 14, 2020
A hospital’s switch to fecal transplants was associated with reduced mortality in patients with severe or fulminant Clostridioides difficile infection.
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Hospital leadership lessons in the era of COVID-19
October 12, 2020
In a virtual SHM seminar, Dr. Leonard Marcus shared advice and techniques for meta-leadership.
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Newer anticoagulants linked to lower fracture risk in AFib
May 26, 2020
Direct oral anticoagulants were associated with lower osteoporosis fracture risk than warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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COVID-19: How intensive care cardiology can inform the response
April 17, 2020
Cardiologists recommend adaptive staffing, organizational structure, medical treatment, and regional care pathways in the context of COVID-19.
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Inflammatory markers may explain COVID-19, diabetes dynamic
April 15, 2020
Higher levels of markers may signal greater susceptibility to cytokine storm.
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Potential GI manifestation, transmission of coronavirus
March 17, 2020
The virus appears to infect and could potentially spread through the gastrointestinal route.
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Coronavirus in dermatology: What steps to take
March 12, 2020
A report from Wuhan province in China describes efforts to manage and prevent 2019-nCoV infections in the context of dermatology.
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MACE benefits with dapagliflozin improve with disease duration
March 4, 2020
Findings suggest treatment with the SGLT-2 inhibitor should be initiated early in some high-risk patients.
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Storytelling tool can assist elderly in the ICU
November 12, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO – A graphic-based framework tool helps track best-and worst-case scenarios for elderly patients in the ICU.
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Sepsis survivors face ongoing immune system challenges
March 8, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Heightened risk of infection and repeat sepsis diagnoses after discharge call for better management and education of sepsis patients.