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Adjuvant corticosteroids in hospitalized patients with CAP
June 18, 2019
The benefit of adjuvant corticosteroids is most clear in hospitalized patients with severe CAP.
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Rivaroxaban tied to higher GI bleeding than other NOACs
June 17, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Real-world studies comparing the GI bleeding rates among different non–vitamin K anticoagulants have been limited.
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Creating better performance incentives
June 17, 2019
There are better options than pay-for-performance programs.
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FDA warns about fecal microbiota for transplantation
June 17, 2019
The American Gastroenterological Association is working with physicians and patients to track FMT usage, patient outcomes, and adverse events.
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Rapid assay distinguishes viral from bacterial infection
June 14, 2019
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Aim is to cut inappropriate antimicrobial therapy in febrile children while awaiting culture results.
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HM19: One chapter’s experience
June 14, 2019
The Wiregrass chapter of SHM sent three members on scholarship to HM19.
Opinion
A “Ray of light”
June 14, 2019
There is value in looking for inspiration in the patients you care for.
News
Are hospitalists being more highly valued?
June 13, 2019
Financial support from hospitals to hospital medicine groups continues to climb.
News
Eosinophil-guided therapy reduces corticosteroid use in COPD
June 13, 2019
Using COPD patients’ eosinophil counts to guide corticosteroid therapy can reduce corticosteroid use without increasing the risk of hospitalization.
News
FDA invites sample submission for FDA-ARGOS database
June 12, 2019
The project hopes to make diagnosing pathogens – including biothreats like Ebola and Zika – both easier and faster.