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Metformin associated with acidosis only in patients with eGFR 30 mL/min per 1.73 m 2
January 17, 2019
Does metformin increase the risk of lactic acidosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
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More than 23% of antibiotic fills deemed unnecessary
January 16, 2019
Study shows “unacceptable scale of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in the United States.”
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Prioritize oral route for inpatient opioids with subcutaneous route as alternative
January 16, 2019
Can adoption of a local opioid standard of practice for hospitalized patients reduce intravenous and overall opioid exposure while providing effective pain control?
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Lower grip strength associated with worse health outcomes
January 15, 2019
Does measurement of patient grip strength enhance prediction of all-cause and disease-specific morbidity and mortality?
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NIH announces new clinical trial assessing FMT for recurrent CDAD
January 15, 2019
The trial will test the safety and efficacy of a standardized protocol with follow-up.
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Anaerobically prepared donor FMT led to steroid-free remission of ulcerative colitis
January 15, 2019
Eight weeks after FMT, 32% of the donor group achieved steroid-free remission, compared with 9% of the autologous FMT group (odds ratio, 5; P = .03).
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VTE prophylaxis often overused in low-risk patients
January 14, 2019
Is venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis being appropriately prescribed in hospitalized patients?
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HDL-P subfractions may be prognostic in heart failure
January 14, 2019
Study may spur investigations into HDL particles.
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Looking into the future and making history
January 14, 2019
SHM intends to provide a home for hospitalists to collaborate around population health management.
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SGLT-2 inhibitors promising for heart failure prevention, not treatment
January 12, 2019
LOS ANGELES – The combination of heart failure and diabetes is particularly lethal.