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Rivaroxaban for stroke prevention after embolic stroke
November 21, 2018
Does rivaroxaban prevent recurrent ischemic stroke in patients with embolic stroke from undetermined source?
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Nasal glucagon ‘viable alternative’ to intramuscular administration
November 20, 2018
BERLIN – Severe hypoglycemia was reversed successfully in all patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus given nasal glucagon.
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All patients with VTE have a high risk of recurrence
November 20, 2018
Researchers suggest rethinking categorization of patients with incident venous thromboembolism.
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Transforming glycemic control at Norwalk Hospital
November 20, 2018
Norwalk Hospital created a Glycemic Care Team to focus on improving the quality of care for inpatients with diabetes.
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Beware bacteremia suspicious of colon cancer
November 20, 2018
Is bacteremia from certain microbes associated with colorectal cancer?
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Invasive strategy increased bleeding risk in frail older AMI patients
November 19, 2018
Registry analysis suggests frailty in an AMI patient calls for personalized decision making.
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In the Literature – Short Takes
November 19, 2018
Sepsis Campaign bundles shortened to 1 hourIn response to the 2016 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines, the 3-hour and 6-hour bundles have been combined and shortened into a 1-hour bundle to...
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Consider omitting CSF testing in older, low-risk febrile infants
November 17, 2018
To confirm the safety of omitting CSF testing in low-risk febrile infants older than 28 days, a prospective study will be needed.
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How do hospital medicine groups deal with staffing shortages?
November 16, 2018
The expanding and dynamic labor market for hospitalists has a challenging side for hospitals.
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Procalcitonin testing does not decrease antibiotic use for LRTIs
November 16, 2018
Does testing procalcitonin for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) decrease total antibiotic days without a resultant increase in adverse events?