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ECG Review: What Has Happened in 8 Minutes?
The ECG in the figure illustrates how rapidly ST-T wave changes may develop during active stages of acute ST elevation myocardial infarction. In this case, no more than 8 minutes was necessary for the ECG to evolve from a minimally abnormal tracing to the dramatic picture of diffuse ST-T wave changes.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: The measurement of C-reactive protein in hidradenitis patients may enhance assessment of disease severity; studying the relationship between gut flora and mood disorders; and weighing the benefits of administration of pre-exposure prophylaxis immediately before and after sexual activity.
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Lesinurad Tablets (Zurampic)
Lesinurad is a drug with a different mechanism of action to augment the action of a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, resulting in additional reduction of serum uric acid levels.
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Why Dentists Are Suddenly Smiling
In this meta-analysis of 51 randomized, controlled studies that included nearly 5000 patients, continuous positive airway pressure and oral appliances resulted in comparable and statistically significant reductions in blood pressure.
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Diabetes, Dementia, and Hormones
Higher levels of estrogen may exacerbate risks that type 2 diabetes pose for cognitive function decline in older women.
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Towel Found in Patient’s Abdomen After Surgery
Three months after having surgery, a blue towel was removed from a patient’s abdomen. Hospital staff didn’t know it was there. -
Thinking of Separating Utilization Management and Case Management? Think Again!
The more siloed your department, the more likely that the staff will resort to tasks rather than looking at all of the elements and data associated with the patient in an integrated fashion. This month, we will talk about the pros and cons of separating utilization management out from the role of the case manager.
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A burnout barometer to assess your work culture
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has created tools to address issues associated with a healthy work environment, including burnout and “compassion fatigue."
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Hospital safety scores show some improvements
The Hospital Safety Scores released recently by The Leapfrog Group show key shifts among many hospitals on the letter grades rating them on errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.
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Readmissions are focus of TJC resources
The Joint Commission has developed two new resources to help healthcare providers in their efforts to reduce patient readmissions and improve the discharge process.