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Psychiatric issues common among hepatitis C inpatients
February 6, 2018
Comorbidities like drug abuse and psychoses present much more often in those with hepatitis C.
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Drug combo indicated for bacterial pneumonia
February 4, 2018
Ceftazidime/avibactam is the first new option in years for treatment of HABP/VABP caused by Gram-negative bacteria.
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Hospitals filling as flu season worsens
February 2, 2018
CDC director: “Hospitalization rate is the highest we’ve seen” through the end of January.
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Preventing sepsis alert fatigue
January 31, 2018
Quality improvement projects hone the art and science of sensitive and specific warnings.
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Controversy surrounds calf vein thrombosis treatment
January 30, 2018
CHICAGO – Anticoagulation, filter, or surveillance? Large retrospective study provides answers.
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Multidisciplinary care improves surgical outcomes for elderly patients
January 29, 2018
Interdisciplinary perioperative care associated with fewer complications, rehospitalizations for seniors.
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Short takes
January 29, 2018
A brief roundup of HM-centric research.
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Heart attacks bring 12 weeks of higher stroke risk
January 27, 2018
During the 12 weeks following hospitalization for a myocardial infarction, patients had an elevated risk for a new-onset acute ischemic stroke.
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CDC: Flu levels highest since pandemic year 2009
January 26, 2018
Thirty states report highest level of flu activity on CDC scale.
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Contrast nephropathy after computed tomography
January 26, 2018
Clinical question: Do rates of acute kidney injury (AKI), renal replacement therapy (RRT), or mortality differ between adults receiving contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) versus those receiving noncontrast CT?
