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Engaging Your Patients in Decision-Making Processes Yields Better Outcomes
April 26, 2016
Editor’s note: “Everything We Say and Do” is an informational series developed by SHM’s Patient Experience Committee to provide readers with thoughtful and actionable communication tactics that have great potential to positively impact patients’ experience of care.
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Long-Term Βeta-Blocker Use May Cause More Harm in Patients Undergoing Surgery
April 25, 2016
Clinical question: What is the harm associated with long-term beta-blocker therapy in patients with uncomplicated hypertension undergoing non-cardiac surgery? Background: Given the recent concerns over the validity of prior studies, there is uncertainty about which patients benefit most from peri
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Depression Common among Physicians in Training
April 25, 2016
Clinical question: What is the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms in resident physicians? Background: Depression in resident physicians can lead to poor-quality medical care, increased errors, and long-term morbidity.
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Breakfast Based on Whey Protein May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes
April 25, 2016
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A breakfast rich in whey protein may help people with type 2 diabetes manage their illness better, new research from Israel suggests. "Whey protein, a byproduct of cheese manufacturing, lowers postprandial glycemia more than other protein sources," said lead author Dr.
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Improper Removal of Personal Protective Equipment Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
April 22, 2016
Clinical question: How frequent is contamination of skin and clothing during personal protective equipment (PPE) removal, and can it be prevented? Background: PPE reduces transmission of pathogens to healthcare personnel and patients.
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Procalcitonin Testing Can Lead to Cost Savings
April 22, 2016
Clinical question: Can procalcitonin testing be used to determine whether antibiotics should be started and stopped? Background: Procalcitonin naturally occurs in the body but increases with bacterial infection, with normal levels Study design: Systematic review. Setting: ICUs and EDs in Eu
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New Model May Predict Risk of Acute Kidney Injury in Orthopedic Patients
April 18, 2016
Clinical question: What is the risk of acute kidney injury after orthopedic surgery, and does it impact mortality? Background: Current studies show that acute kidney injury is associated with increased long-term mortality, future development of chronic kidney disease, and increased healthcare cos
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Treating Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Can Be Dangerous
April 18, 2016
Clinical question: Does treating asymptomatic bacteriuria (AB) cause harm in women? Background: In women with recurrent UTIs, AB is often treated, increasing the risk of multi-drug-resistant bacteria.
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HM16 AUDIO: Alyssa Stephany, MD, Talks about the HM16 RIV Scientific Abstract Competition
April 11, 2016
Alyssa Stephany, MD, then assistant professor at Duke and now section chief of pediatric hospital medicine at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, talks about the evolution in training stemming from her experience in the HM16 RIV competition.
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HM16 AUDIO: Vineet Chopra, MD, MSc, Chats up His Research on Costs and Complications with PICC Line Usage
April 11, 2016
RIV winner Vineet Chopra, MD, MSc, assistant professor at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, talks about his research on the costs and complications associated with PICC line use. [audio mp3="http://www.the-hospitalist.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/HM16-chopra-edit.mp3"][/audio]
