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Review protocols, follow reprocessing guidelines to cut device-related HAIs
September 11, 2018
Environmental pathogens associated with medical devices or device reprocessing are often the cause of HAI-related investigations.
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Coronary CT angiography radiation dose fell 78% from 2007-2017
September 11, 2018
MUNICH – A 2017 survey of coronary CT angiography radiation doses for 4,502 patients at 61 worldwide sites showed a 78% drop compared with 2007.
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Cutaneous lesions? Consider C. diphtheriae in those with foreign travel
September 11, 2018
ATLANTA – Seven Minnesota cases of C. diphtheriae highlight imported infection among travelers to diphtheria-endemic countries.
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Danish endocarditis strategy halved hospital days
September 10, 2018
MUNICH – POET trial shows early discharge after switch from intravenous to oral antibiotics is safe and effective.
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Factor Xa inhibitors versus vitamin K antagonists for preventing embolism in AF patients
September 10, 2018
Do factor Xa inhibitors reduce the incidence of strokes and systemic embolic events, compared with warfarin, in people with atrial fibrillation?
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How to handle anorexia in community hospitals
September 10, 2018
Pediatric hospitalists created guidelines for treating patients with eating disorders.
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Short Takes
September 7, 2018
Read short summaries on some important research for hospitalist physicians.
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A new antiemetic
September 6, 2018
Can aromatherapy with isopropyl alcohol confer an adjunctive and lasting benefit as an antiemetic in ED patients who do not otherwise need IV access?
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Acute biliary pancreatitis linked to poor outcomes in elderly
September 6, 2018
Compared with younger patients, elderly patients admitted for acute biliary pancreatitis have increased rates of adverse outcomes.
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Single-dose influenza drug baloxavir similar to oseltamivir in efficacy
September 5, 2018
A new single-dose influenza antiviral drug has similar time to symptom alleviation compared with oseltamivir, but greater reductions in viral load.
