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Addition of azithromycin to maintenance therapy is beneficial in adults with uncontrolled asthma
December 27, 2017
Clinical question: Does azithromycin decrease the frequency of asthma exacerbations in adults with persistent asthma symptoms despite use of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA)?
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Building a better SHM
December 26, 2017
In January, SHM will launch its new association management system and a new online community platform for the Hospital Medicine Exchange (HMX).
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Isolation precautions are associated with higher costs, longer LOS
December 22, 2017
Clinical question: What are the effects of isolation precautions on hospital outcomes and cost of care?
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Urgent endoscopy is associated with lower mortality in high-risk patients with acute nonvariceal GI bleeding
December 21, 2017
Is urgent endoscopy (less than 6 hours after ED presentation) better than elective endoscopy (6-48 hours after presentation) to decrease mortality and rebleeding in high-risk patients with acute nonvariceal
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Journal of Hospital Medicine – Dec. 2017
December 21, 2017
Read the latest research from the Journal of Hospital Medicine, the premier publication for dissemination of research and education for the specialty of hospital medicine.
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Adopting the patient’s perspective
December 20, 2017
Taking the time to speak with patients not only demonstrates respect but also reduces their worries and discomfort.
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Use of the dual-antiplatelet therapy score to guide treatment duration after percutaneous coronary intervention
December 20, 2017
Clinical question: Can the dual-antiplatelet therapy scoring system be used to determine which patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) would benefit from prolonged (24 months) DAPT?
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Outcomes of alcohol septal ablation in younger patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
December 19, 2017
Clinical question: Is alcohol septal ablation (ASA) safe in younger patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
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How will SNF readmissions penalties affect hospitalists?
December 19, 2017
Skilled nursing facilities will soon be penalized up to 2% of their Medicare reimbursement for posting higher-than-average rates of hospital readmissions.
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When should I transfuse a patient who has anemia?
December 19, 2017
In the presence of active blood loss or hemodynamic instability, blood transfusion should be considered independent of the initial hemoglobin level.
