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‘Substantial burden’ of enterovirus meningitis in young infants
August 16, 2019
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – “Not a single one of the patients with enterovirus/human parechovirus meningitis had a secondary bacterial infection – and that has important implications for management of our antibiotic stewardship programs,” said Dr. Seilesh Kadambari.
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Social determinants of health gaining prominence
August 16, 2019
Training to recognize patients’ social determinants of health – factors such as income, living and working conditions, and access to healthy food and transportation – is gaining traction.
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How to nearly eliminate CLABSIs in children’s hospitals
August 15, 2019
One hospital went 6 months without a central line–associated bloodstream infection after quality improvements.
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Study: Cardiac biomarkers predicted CV events in CAP
August 13, 2019
The results suggest a change in usual practice is needed to reduce cardiovascular community-acquired pneumonia complications, according to a study author.
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Novel score spots high-risk febrile children in ED
August 13, 2019
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – The age-adapted pediatric quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score had a 99.6% negative predictive value.
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Procalcitonin advocated to help rule out bacterial infections
August 13, 2019
SEATTLE – Use of procalcitonin may help decrease lumbar punctures and antibiotic exposure.
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Algorithm boosts MACE prediction in patients with chest pain
August 12, 2019
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin measurements combined with ECG and clinical assessment can help rule out MACE and unstable angina.
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Opinion
PTSD in the inpatient setting
August 12, 2019
Clinicians should know that hospitalization may exacerbate the symptoms of PTSD.
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Opinion
The changing landscape of medical education
August 9, 2019
There are signs our current model of medical education is inefficient, inadequate, and obsolete.
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Laurence Wellikson, MD, MHM, announces retirement as CEO of Society of Hospital Medicine
August 9, 2019
SHM grew its membership and diverse offerings for hospitalists under Dr. Wellikson’s leadership.
