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News
The measles comeback of 2019
December 26, 2019
Three-quarters of these cases in 2019 were linked to recent outbreaks in New York.
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EVALI readmissions and deaths prompt guideline change
December 23, 2019
Approximately one in seven deaths from vaping-related lung injuries have occurred after discharge.
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Vitamin E acetate confirmed as likely source of EVALI
December 23, 2019
Most patients with vaping-associated lung problems reported THC or nicotine vaping within 90 days of illness onset.
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A novel communication framework for inpatient pain management
December 20, 2019
Spend adequate time to fully visit the patients’ history as it relates to their current pain complaints.
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FDA warns gabapentin, pregabalin may cause serious breathing problems
December 19, 2019
The drugs increase the risk of respiratory depression when used with central nervous system depressants or in patients with lung problems, according to a Dec. 19 drug safety alert.
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Out-of-network billing in in-network hospitals adds $40 billion in spending
December 19, 2019
If out-of-network claims were paid at in-network rates, it could lower spending by $40 billion.
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Opinion
Envisioning the future of hospital medicine
December 18, 2019
The hospital medicine practice model as we know it may be facing an existential crisis.
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Quick Byte: Act locally
December 17, 2019
Seek local solutions to pressing public health needs.
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ENGAGE AF-TIMI: Insulin linked to greater risk for stroke, CV death, bleeding
December 16, 2019
LOS ANGELES – Use of novel oral anticoagulants may be preferred over vitamin K antagonists in patients with diabetes and AFib.
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Choosing Wisely® and its impact on low-value care
December 16, 2019
Quality improvement requires a substantial investment of collective effort and time.
