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Administrators Leverage Predictive Analytics to Manage Capacity, Streamline Decision-making
A first-of-its-kind command center at Johns Hopkins Hospital takes data-driven healthcare to a whole new level.
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Prevent Mental Health Problems from Escalating into Crises
Experts provide education so patients and caregivers understand the importance of calling for assistance earlier, when less aggressive intervention will be needed.
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Novel Paramedic Programs Respond to Behavioral Health-related Calls
While a dearth of psychiatric beds remains an obstacle, EMS-driven interventions are making a dent in hospital utilization, ED crowding.
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The Latest & Greatest CMS Nursing CoPs
Does your hospital have what it takes to comply with CMS Nursing CoPs? -
FDA Actions
In this section: FDA removes black box warning from popular smoking cessation drug, approves treatment for young eczema patients, greenlights drug for spinal muscular atrophy, and links a drug to higher bladder cancer risk.
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Go the Distance When Treating Otitis Media
A recent study revealed that reduced-duration antimicrobial treatment resulted in less favorable outcomes than standard-duration treatment.
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Ebola Vaccine Shows Promise
An Ebola virus vaccine tested during the recent 2013-2016 outbreak in West Africa appears to be highly effective.
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Immobilization Affects Drug Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism
Low-molecular-weight heparin is not effective at preventing symptomatic venous thromboembolism after knee arthroscopy or for patients treated during the full period of immobilization due to casting.
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Report: Access to Biosimilars May Increase Access to Treatment for Cancer Patients Worldwide
A new biosimilar to trastuzumab has proven effective in treating women without prior treatment for ERBB2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer.
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Battle Over ACA Begins Anew
New Congress makes first move in what is sure to be another protracted, heated debate over America’s healthcare system.