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News
FDA warns gabapentin, pregabalin may cause serious breathing problems
December 19, 2019
The drugs increase the risk of respiratory depression when used with central nervous system depressants or in patients with lung problems, according to a Dec. 19 drug safety alert.
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Out-of-network billing in in-network hospitals adds $40 billion in spending
December 19, 2019
If out-of-network claims were paid at in-network rates, it could lower spending by $40 billion.
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Opinion
Envisioning the future of hospital medicine
December 18, 2019
The hospital medicine practice model as we know it may be facing an existential crisis.
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Quick Byte: Act locally
December 17, 2019
Seek local solutions to pressing public health needs.
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ENGAGE AF-TIMI: Insulin linked to greater risk for stroke, CV death, bleeding
December 16, 2019
LOS ANGELES – Use of novel oral anticoagulants may be preferred over vitamin K antagonists in patients with diabetes and AFib.
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Choosing Wisely® and its impact on low-value care
December 16, 2019
Quality improvement requires a substantial investment of collective effort and time.
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The branching tree of hospital medicine
December 13, 2019
Hospital medicine is constantly changing, with new roles for hospitalists from a wide variety of backgrounds.
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News
Improving sepsis-related outcomes
December 12, 2019
A dedicated quality improvement project shows results.
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News
New ASH guideline: VTE prophylaxis after major surgery
December 12, 2019
ORLANDO – The chair of VTE guidelines panel presented highlights of the latest guidelines in a special session at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology.
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Cardiac arrhythmia heightens mortality risk during epilepsy hospitalizations
December 11, 2019
BALTIMORE – A secondary diagnosis of apnea is not independently associated with increased odds of death, however.
