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Aspirin plus a DOAC may do more harm than good in some
December 8, 2019
Adding aspirin to DOAC therapy for the secondary prevention of VTE or the prevention of stroke associated with NVAF without a clear indication increased bleeding risks in a large cohort.
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Influenza already in midseason form
December 6, 2019
High levels of flu activity haven’t been seen this early since 2009-2010.
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The QI pipeline supported by SHM’s Student Scholar Grant Program
December 6, 2019
Students can participate in projects related to quality improvement, patient safety, clinical research, or hospital operations.
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Gunshot wound victims are at high risk for readmission
December 4, 2019
CHICAGO – Long-term outcomes of gun violence are still largely unknown.
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Quantifying the EHR connection to burnout
December 3, 2019
New research puts a more standard, quantifiable measure to the relationship between EHR usability and burnout.
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Have lower readmission rates led to higher mortality for patients with COPD?
December 3, 2019
The evidence of an association between readmissions and mortality has been complicated and conflicting.
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2019-2020 flu season starts off full throttle
December 2, 2019
Five states and Puerto Rico already are at the highest level of flu activity, the CDC reports.
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Supporting quality improvement strategies
December 2, 2019
Engagement is challenging and requires a focused effort.
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PHM19: MOC Part 4 projects for community pediatric hospitalists
November 27, 2019
Even small projects can be submitted/accepted with pre- and post-intervention data.
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ACGME deepening its commitment to physician well-being, leader says
November 27, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – Positive social relationships with others are crucial to joy and well-being in the practice of medicine, Dr. Brigham said.