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This study demonstrates an association between the use of hospitalists by a hospital and a reduction in 30-day excess readmission rates for heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and pneumonia.
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A new drug for the treatment of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH) has been approved by the FDA under its accelerated approval program. Droxidopa is a prodrug to norepinephrine.
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The consequences of vitamin b12 (B12) deficiency most commonly include neurologic (CNS and peripheral nervous system) and hematologic (megaloblastic anemia).
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Curcumin, the primary active constituent of curcuma longa, is well known for its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory actions, but also has been used traditionally for conditions including depression and anxiety in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine
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In a survey of consecutive myeloma patients from the Mayo Clinic on hypothetical constructs with varying expectations regarding overall survival benefit, toxicity, and financial burden, it was found that the majority of patients would not choose maintenance if toxicity was more than just mild and overall survival benefit was less than 1 year. Increasing financial burden (drug cost) also reduced the numbers that would choose maintenance therapy. Males were more likely than females to choose treatment in each of the scenarios presented.
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Inhaled apomorphine, at doses up to 0.8 mg, appears safe and well tolerated by patients with Parkinsons disease, but does not result in significant improvement in wearing off periods, at the tested doses.
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Use MAP instead of systolic blood pressure to guide assessment and response to treatment when measuring BP with non-invasive techniques.
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According to one study, as many as one in five children seen in the emergency department (ED) may be missed cases of physical abuse; thus, emergency physicians have a responsibility to consider abuse in the differential of every injured child. This article reviews the identification, evaluation, and management of a child with possible physical abuse.
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Administrative databases may not give an accurate representation of hospital-acquired pressure ulcer rates and may be inappropriate for use to compare hospitals and determine financial penalties.