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News
PERT alerts improve pulmonary embolism outcomes
February 20, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Alerts that prompt multidisciplinary consultations cut death rates, ICU times in pulmonary embolism patients.
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Disruptive behavior on the job linked to depression, burnout
February 19, 2019
A work culture in which disruptive behavior is tolerated can have consequences.
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Noncardiac surgery has 7% covert stroke rate in elderly
February 19, 2019
HONOLULU – Covert strokes were linked with a doubled rate of cognitive decline in older patients after noncardiac surgery.
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Shaping the future of hospital medicine
February 19, 2019
Dr. Therese Franco wants to generate dialogue around “what matters” in hospital medicine.
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Bag-mask ventilation during intubation reduces severe hypoxemia
February 18, 2019
For every nine patients who receive bag-mask ventilation during tracheal intubation, one severe hypoxemia case is avoided.
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Culture change needed to improve gender inequalities in medicine
February 17, 2019
LONDON – A group of prominent female physicians and thought-leaders discuss cultural changes needed to address gender inequality in science and medicine.
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Flu season showing its staying power
February 15, 2019
Effectiveness of this season’s vaccine was estimated at 47% across all age groups, CDC says.
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Opinion
The amazing work we get to do
February 15, 2019
The hospital medicine workforce is innovative, diverse, tech savvy, and poised for leading.
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Deferoxamine does not improve 90-day outcomes after ICH
February 14, 2019
HONOLULU – The drug is safe, and data suggest that it could improve 180-day outcomes.
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An unplanned career
February 13, 2019
Dr. Patrick Conway says hospitalists have been primary drivers in the shift to value-based care.
