Opinion
Using EHR data to predict post-acute care placement
September 1, 2017
Discharge planning does not necessarily have to start late in the hospital stay.
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Prediction tool for mortality after respiratory compromise
September 1, 2017
Can we predict in-hospital mortality of initial survivors of acute respiratory compromise (ARC)?
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FDA approves Vabomere for complicated UTI in adults
August 31, 2017
The new drug, administered by intravenous infusion, is expected to be available before the end of the year.
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VIDEO: Clopidogrel bests ticagrelor in PCI for ACS in real-world study
August 30, 2017
BARCELONA – Fewer adverse events seen with less potent platelet inhibition in contemporary practice in CHANGE DAPT.
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HERDOO2 may guide duration of treatment for unprovoked VTE
August 30, 2017
Can HERDOO2 guide anticoagulation cessation in women with unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
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Simplified HOSPITAL score predicts 30-day readmissions
August 29, 2017
Clinical Question: Will a simplified HOSPITAL score accurately predict 30-day readmissions?
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How to reduce NICU transfers for asymptomatic hypoglycemia
August 28, 2017
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Hold off blood glucose testing until neonates are fed for the first time and glucose homeostasis can begin.
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VIDEO: Rivaroxaban plus aspirin cut cardiovascular events in stable patients
August 28, 2017
BARCELONA – The COMPASS trial produced “unambiguous results that should change guidelines and the management of stable coronary artery disease,” commented Eugene Braunwald, MD.
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Forgo supplemental oxygen in adequately perfused patients with acute MI, study suggests
August 28, 2017
Supplemental oxygen shows no benefit in no-hypoxemia patients with acute MI.
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Rapid AMI rule out
August 28, 2017
Clinical Question: Can a single high-sensitivity cardiac troponin-T (hs-cTnT) reliably rule-out acute myocardial infarction (AMI) to safely enable earlier discharge?