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Simple tool improves inpatient influenza vaccination rates
TORONTO – The influenza rate could have been improved by an additional 22% had 77% of patients not refused vaccination.
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Simple bedside tool effectively detected sepsis in the ED
An innovative measurement was successful in detecting sepsis.
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In-hospital mortality predictors eyed in pneumonia patient subset
About one in four intubated or mechanically ventilated patients with gram-negative pneumonia die during hospitalization, results from a large...
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Four-meter gait speed predicts mortality in IPF
SAN DIEGO – IPF patients who improved their 4-meter walking speed by 0.009 meters per second or more were more likely to be alive 1 year following...
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Most COPD patients on triple therapy can withdraw steroids
SAN DIEGO – It’s safe to withdraw inhaled corticosteroids in many COPD patients on long-term triple therapy and up to one exacerbation in the...
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HBV birth dose predicts vaccine adherence
Infants who do not receive the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose are less likely to be up-to-date on recommended vaccines by 19 months, results from...
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Drug-related deaths continue to rise in United States
TORONTO – As pregnant women use more opioids, NAS rates are soaring; they rose from 1.2/1,000 U.S. hospital births in 2000 to 8/1,000 in 2014.
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Simple QI intervention helped improve HPV vaccination rates
TORONTO - Acting on what had been missed opportunities in the past improved teen HPV vaccine rates.
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Which infants with invasive bacterial infections are at risk for adverse outcomes?
TORONTO - Adverse outcomes are associated with prematurity, ill appearance, and bacterial meningitis.
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Novel initiative aims to combat resident burnout
TORONTO - Studies have demonstrated that up to 50% of medical residents meet criteria for burnout.
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Multiple analgesia options for kids with acute pain
TORONTO – When analgesia is indicated, clinicians can choose from a variety of agents in the postcodeine era.
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Analysis finds inconsistent uptake of meningococcal B vaccines
TORONTO – Well-to-do teens were more likely than poorer ones to have received the meningococcal B vaccine in Philadelphia County, Pa.
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Pulsed-dye laser found effective for erythematotelangiectatic rosacea
DALLAS – In the study, 18 of the 19 patients reported being “very satisfied” with the treatment.
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Off-label prescribing of SGAs in children varies by diagnosis
TORONTO – On-label prescribing of second-generation antipsychotics in hospitalized pediatric patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia was...
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Safety and support experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming youth explored
Youth with nonbinary identities reported greater feelings of safety and support at school, compared with peers with binary identities.