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Novel female sexual dysfunction drug effective, phase III studies show
Bremelanotide, which is administered subcutaneously, addresses low female sexual desire that is biological in nature.
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Treatment response rates for psychotic bipolar depression similar to those without
MIAMI – “If we make the patient better, it doesn’t matter which medication we use” to treat bipolar.
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Nautical metaphors build physician resilience, beat burnout
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Can adopting a nautical framework encourage physicians to take care of themselves? One psychiatrist thinks so.
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Postop satisfaction scores not tied to restricted opioid prescribing
The concern that reducing opioid prescriptions may have a negative impact on patient satisfaction assessments may not be realized.
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Canagliflozin gets boxed warning for amputation
The risk of lower limb amputation associated with canagliflozin is now great enough to receive a boxed warning.
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Hyponatremia: Watch the water, not the salt
LAS VEGAS – Keeping an eye on sodium is key to diagnosing hyponatremia, but don’t forget it’s a problem of too much water, not salt, said an...
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Connect: Community hospitalists brainstorm ways to be stronger as a group
Strength in numbers: Community hospitalists call for ways to connect and support one another for better outcomes – and to improve morale.
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Keys to de-escalating endocrine emergencies
There is a fine line between endocrine system compensation and decompensation, according to an expert who shared tips for treating acute endocrine...
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RIV winners celebrated for their creative use of data
This year’s RIV innovation winners reflect a nascent trend of applying informatics to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
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VIDEO: Hospitalists can help improve antibiotic stewardship
Why are patients with bacterial infections being overtreated and what do we do about it?
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VIDEO: How informatics can help your hospital prevent infections
Hospitalists have a powerful tool to help them fight outbreaks of Clostridium difficile and other infectious agents: electronic health record data...
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Proper UTI diagnosis, treatment relies on cautious approach
LAS VEGAS – Prudent use of catheters, cultures, and antibiotics are three keys to proper urinary tract diagnosis and management.
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Work-life balance is not a ‘thing’ but alignment is
We are destined to fail at achieving work-life balance because it does not exist, nor has it ever existed, according to an expert on how people...
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VIDEO: SHM seeks sites to test pediatric transition tool
Transitioning pediatric cases from the hospital to the home or community care setting can be tricky. SHM has designed a set of protocols to help...
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Rapid-fire session troubleshoots mechanical ventilation
LAS VEGAS – Troubleshooting problems with mechanical ventilation starts with assessing how much control one has over specific variables, according...