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Single-item scale effective for assessing sleep quality
The single-item sleep quality scale (SQS) produced favorable results comparable to more complex assessment tools.
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CDC: Acute flaccid myelitis on the decline for 2018
Pattern of reduced cases in November “appears to be repeating.”
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Cold packs help reduce pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy
LAS VEGAS – Cold pack use after laparoscopic hysterectomy reduces oxycodone use.
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Methotrexate fails to cut CVD events in a large RCT
CHICAGO – Methotrexate’s failure where canakinumab succeeded provides new insight into inflammation’s role in cardiovascular disease.
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Filgotinib shows efficacy, safety in RA phase 3 and PsA phase 2 trials
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Clinical trial: Assessment of Ventilatory Management During General Anesthesia for Robotic Surgery
The trial will assess the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients receiving mechanical ventilation while under general...
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Clinical trial: Treating Sleep Apnea in Female Veterans
The trial will compare the efficacy of two different programs combining patient education with behavioral techniques to improve adherence to...
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Clinical trial: Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Obstructive Sleep Apnea trial is an observational cohort study recruiting adults with obstructive sleep apnea...
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Building on diversity
Dr. Nidhi Goel, president of SHM’s Maryland chapter, is focused on helping early-career hospitalists.
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Laparoscope doubles as cystoscope in robotic hysterectomy
LAS VEGAS – The UTI rate of 2.2% was less than the 5%-10% reported for stand-alone cystoscopy.