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Acute HIV Causes Transient Neurologic Findings
October 1, 2016
How common are neurologic findings in acute HIV infection?
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Two-Minute Screen Effective for Post-Op Delirium
October 1, 2016
Is the 10-point cognitive screener (10-CS) effective in screening for delirium in older adults with hip fracture?
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Observation Status Utilization by Hospitalist Groups Is Increasing
September 28, 2016
According to SHM’s 2016 State of Hospital Medicine Report, observation discharges accounted for 21.2% of all discharges, an increase from 16.1% in 2014
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Opioids, Obesity among Topics in Newly Released AAP Clinical Reports
September 5, 2016
The AAP released six clinical reports and one policy statement covering a range of timely topics relevant to the health and care of children
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After a Fracture, Patients Often Continue Meds that Boost Fracture Risk
September 2, 2016
Older people who break a bone are often receiving medications that can increase the risk of a fracture
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Patients Concerned about Hospitalist Service Handovers
August 29, 2016
What do patients experience during hospitalist service handovers?
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Warfarin Reduces Risk of Ischemic Stroke in High-Risk Patients
August 29, 2016
What are the risks and benefits of warfarin or antiplatelet drugs compared with no antithrombotic therapy in patients with a previous intracranial hemorrhage?
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Hospital Mobility Program Maintains Older Patients’ Mobility after Discharge
August 26, 2016
Does an in-hospital mobility program improve posthospital function and mobility among older medical patients?
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Daily Round Checklists in ICU Setting Don’t Reduce Mortality
August 26, 2016
Do checklists, daily goal assessments, and clinician prompts change in-hospital mortality for ICU patients?
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Nonemergency Use of Antipsychotics in Patients with Dementia
August 22, 2016
What are the guidelines for nonemergency use of antipsychotics in patients with dementia?