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DOACs surpass warfarin in low-weight AFib patients
June 5, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO – Data from 21,000 Korean AFib patients weighing 60 kg or less showed DOACs had better efficacy and safety than did warfarin.
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Tick-borne disease has become a national issue
June 4, 2019
Seven new tick-borne pathogens were discovered or introduced between 2004 and 2016.
Opinion
A warning song to keep our children safe
June 4, 2019
Our society needs a deep knowledge of history to remind us of the world before vaccines.
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FDA approves new treatment for hospital-acquired, ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia
June 4, 2019
The new indication is based on results of a multinational, double-blind study involving a different antibacterial drug.
Opinion
Why you should re-credential with Medicare as a hospitalist
June 3, 2019
There are several ways in which the C6 specialty code provides value to hospitalists.
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Hospitalists can help alleviate rising drug costs
May 30, 2019
There are effective short-term solutions that can be implemented to cut the rising costs of pharmaceuticals.
News
Subsegmental PEs overtreated despite link with patient harm
May 28, 2019
How often are physicians treating isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolisms?
News
When is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) indicated?
May 24, 2019
ECT is principally indicated for refractory mood and psychotic disorders.
News
Restrictive transfusion strategy in cardiac surgery remains noninferior
May 24, 2019
Does using a restrictive transfusion strategy with patients undergoing cardiac surgery affect long-term outcomes?
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Lower rates of patient satisfaction may predict readmission
May 23, 2019
Do higher rates of patient satisfaction lead to lower rates of hospital readmission?