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Collaborative effort reduces COPD readmissions, costs
June 6, 2021
A joint performance-improvement initiative helped reduce COPD-related ED visits and readmissions within 30 days of a COPD discharge.
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Medication in heart failure: Pro tips on therapy with the ‘four pillars of survival’
June 4, 2021
Consider multiple factors when titrating various medications.
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Child suicides drive Colorado hospital to declare state of emergency
June 4, 2021
"I've been in pediatrics for two decades and have never seen anything like this before," said Dr. David Brumbaugh.
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In acute lower GI bleeding, there may be no benefit to early colonoscopy
June 4, 2021
Does early colonoscopy within 24 hours of presentation for adults with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding improve outcomes, compared with elective colonoscopy beyond 24 hours?
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Better ways to handle in-hospital conflicts
June 4, 2021
Managing conflicts better can improve patient care but can also benefit clinicians.
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Postop palliative care may improve outcomes for those undergoing high-risk surgery
June 3, 2021
Does palliative care consultation improve perception of care for high-risk surgery patients?
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In-hospital resuscitation: Focus on effective chest pumps, prompt shocks
June 3, 2021
Consider mechanical piston compressions and even “reverse CPR” when appropriate.
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Mortality trends in childhood after infant bacterial meningitis
June 3, 2021
Pneumococcal bacteria were associated with the highest mortality.
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Hospitalists play key role in advance care planning
June 2, 2021
It’s important to distinguish advance care planning from advance directives.
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CDC: New botulism guidelines focus on mass casualty events
June 2, 2021
The new guidance “was really specific [and] was meant to address the gap in guidance for mass casualty settings.”
