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This is what a flu pandemic looks like
February 9, 2018
At first glance, activity level appears to equal the pandemic of 2009-2010.
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National Early Warning Score discriminates deterioration of inpatients with liver disease
February 8, 2018
Existing models estimate medium- and long-term prognosis in patients with liver disease, none are validated for short-term outcomes in inpatient settings.
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Reported penicillin allergies hike inpatient costs
February 8, 2018
Extra inpatient costs may top $4,000, though confirmatory testing doesn’t confirm most reported allergies.
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Psychiatric issues common among hepatitis C inpatients
February 6, 2018
Comorbidities like drug abuse and psychoses present much more often in those with hepatitis C.
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Drug combo indicated for bacterial pneumonia
February 4, 2018
Ceftazidime/avibactam is the first new option in years for treatment of HABP/VABP caused by Gram-negative bacteria.
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Hospitals filling as flu season worsens
February 2, 2018
CDC director: “Hospitalization rate is the highest we’ve seen” through the end of January.
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Controversy surrounds calf vein thrombosis treatment
January 30, 2018
CHICAGO – Anticoagulation, filter, or surveillance? Large retrospective study provides answers.
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Heart attacks bring 12 weeks of higher stroke risk
January 27, 2018
During the 12 weeks following hospitalization for a myocardial infarction, patients had an elevated risk for a new-onset acute ischemic stroke.
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CDC: Flu levels highest since pandemic year 2009
January 26, 2018
Thirty states report highest level of flu activity on CDC scale.
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Elderly trauma patients at high risk for post-discharge mortality
January 26, 2018
A complete picture of the burden of trauma injury in the elderly should include 1-year mortality risk.