Automated detection of impending clinical deterioration linked to lower mortality within 30 days after an alert
Risks of Opioids Should Be Recognized for Children After Surgery
Opioid prescribing guidelines for children developed; authors underscore importance of nonopioid analgesic options, providing education to patients and their families
U.S. Nursing Homes Seeing Increase in New COVID-19 Cases
New weekly cases in nursing homes up by 44 percent between mid-September and week of Oct. 18
9 Percent Readmitted After Index COVID-19 Hospitalization
Odds of hospital readmission increased with age, presence of chronic conditions, hospitalization within previous three months
AHA: Patient CPR Outcomes Similar With COVID-19 Precautions
No negative impact on survival found with additional safety precautions for health care personnel during COVID-19
HTN Visits Vary for Adults Living in Urban, Rural Residences
Higher proportion of physician visits included hypertension for adults living in rural, small-medium metro areas
COVID-19 at Forefront of IDWeek Discussions
IDWeek chairs Inger Damon, M.D., and Tom Talbot, M.D., discuss this year’s annual meeting with HD Live!
AHA: Young Adults With CVD Have Low Flu Vaccination Rates
Prevalence of flu vaccination lower among adults aged 18 to 34, 35 to 44 years with versus without history of MI
Antibody Treatment Approved for Emergency Use Against Early COVID-19
Treatment approved for people newly infected with COVID-19 who are at high risk for progressing to severe disease
AHA: Remote Cardiac Rehab Is Effective Alternative to On-Site Programs
Two studies show no significant reduction in patient acceptance, adherence to virtual CR; remote CR as effective as outpatient CR