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Even short-term steroids can be problematic
August 25, 2017
What is the frequency of short-term corticosteroid prescriptions and adverse events associated with their use?
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Axillary thermometry is the best choice for newborns
August 24, 2017
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Do it under the newborns’ arms.
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Communication tools improve patient experience and satisfaction
August 24, 2017
In a culture prioritizing clinical outcomes above all, there can be a tendency to lose sight of one of the most critical aspects of providing effective care: the communication skills that build and foster physician-patient relationships.
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Despite global decline, rheumatic heart disease persists in poorest regions
August 24, 2017
From 1990 to 2015, the percentage of deaths worldwide due to rheumatic heart disease rose in endemic regions of Oceania, South Asia, and central sub-Saharan Africa.
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Epidemiology of meningitis and encephalitis in the United States
August 24, 2017
What is the epidemiology of meningitis and encephalitis in adults in the United States?
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Sneak Peek: Journal of Hospital Medicine – August 2017
August 23, 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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Managing hospital- and ventilator-associated pneumonia
August 22, 2017
In 2016, the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Thoracic Society updated their recommendations for the treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia.
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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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Everything We Say and Do: Digging deep brings empathy and sincere communication
August 18, 2017
With a little effort and introspection, we can channel motivation for a meaningful appreciation of the many things our patients offer.
