News
Fibrinolytics Increase Stroke Risk, Hemorrhage in Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Emboli
September 2, 2014
Study finds increased risks, no mortality benefit to treatment of intermediate-risk pulmonary emboli with fibrinolytics
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Hospitalist Reviews on Treatments for Acute Asthma, Stroke, Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia, and More
March 1, 2014
Also reviewed this month: endoscopic cystogastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocyst drainage; long-term cognitive impairment after critical illness; and short-term, dual antiplatelet in zotarolimus-eluting stents
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Reviews of Research on Haloperidol and ICU Delirium, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Thrombolytics and Stroke
December 2, 2013
Also reviewed this month: hospital-acquired anemia, prothrombin complex concentrate and fresh frozen plasma, surgical site infections, colchine and NSAIDs for acute pericarditis
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Earlier Thrombolysis, Better Outcome for Stroke Patients
September 20, 2013
For patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke, is earlier onset of thrombolytic therapy associated with better outcomes?
Audio
Listen to John Vazquez, MD, discuss neurophobia and tips for adjusting to discomfort in treating neuro patients
August 2, 2013
John Vazquez, MD, Medical Director of Emory University Hospital, talks about neurophobia, the discomfort some hospitalists and other doctors feel with regard to treating neurological patients, as well as tips for adjusting to that discomfort
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“Telestroke” care and “teleneurology” give hospitalists additional resources
August 2, 2013
New approach to caring for stroke patients and other neurologic conditions is an emerging, valuable resource
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News
11 Things Neurologists Think Hospitalists Need To Know
August 2, 2013
From diagnosis and time references to MRIs and checklists, hospitalists play key role in neurological care
News
Minutes Matter for Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
July 3, 2013
Reducing onset-to-treatment time by just 15 minutes lowers in-hospital mortality, hemorrhage rates: JAMA study
News
Early Fibrinolysis Effective in STEMI but Causes More Strokes (STREAM)
June 20, 2013
Is early fibrinolysis followed by angiography an effective strategy for patients with STEMI presenting to hospitals without the capability to perform percutaneous coronary intervention?
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Opinion
Win Whitcomb: Introducing Neuroquality and Neurosafety
December 2, 2012
How recent breakthroughs in brain science and related fields will impact quality improvement (QI) and patient safety in hospitals
