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In the Literature: The latest research you need to know
November 30, 2011
Atelectasis and fever; heparin dosing frequency for VTE prophylaxis; perioperative cardiac risk calculator; diagnosing subarachnoid hemorrhage without an LP; model to predict risk of bleeding on warfarin; risk of death with tiotropium use in COPD; BNP to predict perioperative mortality; beta-blockers and COPD.
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Fluid Boluses Might Not Benefit All Children in Shock
November 30, 2011
What is the effect of fluid resuscitation on mortality in children with shock in resource-limited settings?
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Seven-Day Schedule Could Improve Hospital Quality, Capacity
November 4, 2011
A new study evaluating outcomes for hospitals participating in the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines program found no correlation between high performance on adhering to measures and care standards for acute myocardial infarction and for heart failure despite overlap between
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Pediatric HM Literature
November 4, 2011
Dexamethasone Ineffective in Critically Ill Infants with RSV
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‘Smoothing’ Strategies in Children’s Hospitals Reduce Overcrowding
November 4, 2011
A report published online May 24 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine found that smoothing inpatient occupancy and scheduled admissions in 39 children’s hospitals helped reduce midweek overcrowding. Evan S.
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What Is the Best Approach for the Evaluation and Management of Endocrine Incidentalomas?
November 2, 2011
Inpatient approach to endocrine incidentalomas should include characterization of the clinical signs and symptoms, size, function, and malignant potential of the lesion
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In the Literature: The latest research you need to know
November 2, 2011
Care-transitions intervention and rates of hospital readmission; Post-pneumonia CXR and rates of lung cancer identification; Hospitalist outcomes during and after hospitalization; Timing of smoking cessation and surgical outcomes
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High-Performing Hospitals Invest in QI Infrastructure
October 4, 2011
A new study evaluating outcomes for hospitals participating in the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines program found no correlation between high performance on adhering to measures and care standards for acute myocardial infarction and for heart failure despite overlap between the s
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Pediatric HM Literature
October 2, 2011
Incidence Rates of Kernicterus Remain Unchanged
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In the Literature: HM-Related Research You Need to Know
October 1, 2011
Physician reviews of HM-related research, including PCI vs. CABG for left main coronary artery disease, CABG vs. medical therapy in severe LV dysfunction, linezolid vs. glycopeptides for nosocomial pneumonia, biomarkers to differentiate pneumonia from obstructive lung disease
