![1]()
News
Multifaceted pharmacist intervention may reduce postdischarge ED visits and readmissions
August 2, 2018
Can a multifaceted intervention by a clinical pharmacist reduce the rate of ED visits and readmission over the subsequent 180 days?
News
Opioid use has not declined meaningfully
August 1, 2018
Despite efforts to raise awareness of and reduce opioid abuse, there has not been a significant decline in opioid use and daily dose since 2007.
![1]()
News
ED key to reducing pediatric asthma x-rays
August 1, 2018
ATLANTA – It takes more than a guideline to change behavior.
![1]()
Opinion
Does supplemental oxygen help COPD patients who have chronic stable moderate hypoxia?
August 1, 2018
Oxygen therapy for some COPD patients would not affect overall quality of life, including functional status and mood.
![1]()
News
Balanced fluid resuscitation vs. saline does not decrease hospital-free days
August 1, 2018
Does balanced crystalloid fluid improve outcomes versus saline in noncritically ill patients who are hospitalized?
![1]()
News
Short Takes
July 31, 2018
Read short summaries on some important research for hospitalist physicians.
![1]()
News
Pulmonary Embolism Rule-Out Criteria Strategy is noninferior when clinical probability is low
July 30, 2018
Can low probability pulmonary embolism (PE) be safely excluded using the Pulmonary Embolism Rule-Out Criteria?
![1]()
News
Timely culture reports lower LOS for neonatal fever
July 28, 2018
ATLANTA – Hospital’s procedural changes resulted in no increase in sepsis readmissions.
![1]()
News
Asthma medication ratio identifies high-risk pediatric patients
July 27, 2018
ATLANTA – A quality metric for asthma exacerbation could be lead to a helpful app.
![1]()
News
After initial rivaroxaban, aspirin is noninferior to rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis following joint arthroplasty
July 27, 2018
Is aspirin as effective as rivaroxaban at reducing rates of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) after hip or knee arthroplasty?
