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PVC phlebitis rates varied widely, depending on assessment tool
August 21, 2017
Rates also varied within individual instruments because they included several possible case definitions.
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Standardized infection ratio for CLABSI almost halved since 2009
August 21, 2017
Other hospital-related infections can’t match drop in SIR for central line–associated bloodstream infections.
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How to make the move away from opioids for chronic noncancer pain
August 17, 2017
How do physicians treat patients with chronic pain and guard against addiction?
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New findings from first all-female TAVR registry
August 15, 2017
PARIS – Preprocedural atrial fibrillation is associated with bad outcomes at 1 year.
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Cancer the most common diagnosis in palliative care patients
August 11, 2017
Survey shows that hospitalists are the main source of referrals to palliative care programs.
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When families participate in rounds, errors decrease
August 11, 2017
When families are actively included in pediatric hospital rounds, preventable adverse events drop and families report better hospital experiences.
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Patrick Conway leaves CMS for Blue Cross and Blue Shield
August 10, 2017
CMS Deputy Administrator Patrick Conway will start as president and CEO of Blue Cross NC on Oct. 1.
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FDA approves first spironolactone oral suspension
August 9, 2017
After more than 50 years on the U.S. market, spironolactone is available in liquid form, bypassing the compounding pharmacist.
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Award for best hospital goes to … the Mayo Clinic
August 9, 2017
The U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2017-2018 includes the usual suspects, with the University of Michigan making a big move up the list.
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High-flow nasal cannula safe outside of pediatric ICU, but may up length of stay
August 7, 2017
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Children don’t need to be in the PICU for high-flow nasal cannula treatment, at least up to a certain level.