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Risk Factors for Hospital Readmissions Ending in Death or Transition to Hospice
In this retrospective cohort study, multiple factors were identified during initial hospitalization, including sepsis and shock, that were associated with a hospital readmission within 30 days resulting in death or transition to hospice.
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Safe Treatment Recommendations for Benzodiazepine Dependence
There are clear, evidence-based treatment withdrawal regimens for benzodiazepine-dependent patients.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Deaths Increased 55% Since 1999
The rate of deaths from Alzheimer’s disease increased 54.5% over 15 years, according to a new CDC report
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Is Exposure to Arterial Hyperoxia During Critical Illness Dangerous?
Exposure to severe hyperoxia during critical illness is associated positively with increased ICU and hospital mortality and associated negatively with ventilator-free days.
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House Healthcare Bill Would Undermine Reproductive Health
GOP efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act could directly and indirectly imperil coverage for and access to reproductive healthcare under Medicaid and private insurance.
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Colistin Resistance in Action; PK-tailored High-dose Colistin May Not Be Beneficial; ‘Dragon’s Blood’ Yields Possible Antibacterial
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Report: Hepatitis C Rates on the Rise Among Reproductive-aged Women
The incidence of hepatitis C virus infection has increased among young people who inject drugs, about half of whom are women of reproductive age, according to the CDC.
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Hot Flashes Appear Linked to Cardiovascular Changes
New data suggest that, particularly for younger midlife women, frequent hot flashes may indicate emerging vascular dysfunction that can lead to heart disease.
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Oral Cholera Vaccine and Travelers
The new oral cholera vaccine is recommended for adults 18-64 years of age who are planning to travel to areas at risk.
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Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines Bundle: Studying How Improved Compliance Might Affect Outcomes
Improved compliance with the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines bundle was associated with a non-statistically significant decrease in the in-hospital mortality of severe sepsis patients.