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The search for a life-changing innovation
May 7, 2019
A new book documents the decades-long pursuit of an artificial heart.
News
Employed physicians now outnumber independent doctors
May 6, 2019
A majority of doctors still work in small practices, although that number is falling.
News
Single-center study outlines stroke risk, DOAC type in nonvalvular AFib patients
May 6, 2019
PHILADELPHIA –Rivaroxaban was more often than other DOACs associated with events in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients, based on a small study from a tertiary care center in Australia.
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Direct pharmacy dispensing of naloxone linked to drop in fatal overdoses
May 6, 2019
But emergency department visits related to opioids increased in new adopters of direct authority laws.
News
Top 10 tips community hospitalists need to know for implementing a QI project
May 3, 2019
Even the smallest quality improvement projects can make considerable change.
News
Only 1.5% of individuals at high risk of opioid overdose receive naloxone
May 3, 2019
“Clinicians can address this gap by regularly prescribing naloxone to eligible patients.”
News
Breaking the high-utilization cycle
May 2, 2019
Cooperative method addresses unnecessary testing, ineffective treatment plans.
News
Bringing hospitalist coverage to critical access hospitals
May 1, 2019
Virtual hospitalists can expand coverage.
News
Reducing sepsis mortality
April 30, 2019
A new tool will help identify root causes and ways to address them.
Opinion
Just a series of fortunate events?
April 29, 2019
Commit to learning new skills that can increase your impact and career diversity, says Dr. Greg Maynard.