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OSA diagnoses not carried forward to the inpatient setting
October 26, 2020
Missed OSA diagnoses could have especially negative implications for patients who don’t continue on positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy during the hospital stay,
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How do you manage common inpatient oncologic emergencies?
October 26, 2020
It is important that hospitalists be proficient in managing emergencies that can arise during the natural history of cancer.
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COVID spikes exacerbate health worker shortages in Rocky Mountains, Great Plains
October 26, 2020
“One case can take out a whole team of people in a blink of an eye.”
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Around the world in 24 hours: A snapshot of COVID’s global havoc
October 26, 2020
Some medical societies feature sessions at their annual meetings that feel like they’re 24 hours long, yet few have the courage to schedule a session that runs all day and all night.
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Unneeded meds at discharge could cause harm
October 26, 2020
The problem stems from a technology disconnect when patients are transferred from the ICU to the general population.
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Score predicts risk for ventilation in COVID-19 patients
October 23, 2020
“If mild COVID disease in young patients caused cardiac injury, you can imagine what it can do to older patients with severe disease,” Dr. Alnababteh said.
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COVID-19 a new opportunity for suicide prevention
October 23, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic poses clear threats to mental well-being, but an increase in suicide is not inevitable if appropriate action is taken, one expert says.
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Florida will investigate all COVID-19 deaths
October 23, 2020
The review is meant to “ensure data integrity.”
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When should students resume sports after a COVID-19 diagnosis?
October 23, 2020
While many patients will be ready to gradually return to play after quarantining, cardiac symptoms should prompt additional evaluation.
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No mortality benefit after intensive glucose control once Hb A1c curves equalize
October 23, 2020
Is there a reduction in cardiovascular events in veterans with type 2 diabetes who were treated with intensive glucose control versus standard therapy at 15 years’ follow-up?