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Probiotics Reduce Rate of Infection After Liver Transplant
Meta-analysis shows reduction in rate of infection, shorter length of hospital, ICU stay
Colds, Flu Up Odds for Stroke in Children, Though Risk Is Low
Researchers also found children who had all of their vaccinations were less vulnerable
Strategies Provided for Improving EHR Efficiency
Tips include educating staff about preferences and processes, using own templates to reduce editing
Angioedema Induced by New Classes of Drugs
Angioedema occurs with DPP IV or neprilysin blockers; bradykinin contribution seems likely
Negative Spiritual Belief Linked to Worse Health Outcomes
Link seen for individuals with heterogeneous health conditions, regardless of positive spiritual beliefs
CDC: Injuries Cost $671 Billion in the United States in 2013
Accidents and violence the driving forces, CDC officials report
Subtypes of Delirium Linked to Shorter Survival in Terminally Ill
Hypoactive and mixed subtypes linked to shorter period of survival; significant interaction with age
Intermediate Care Billing Rose From 1996 to 2010
Fewer organ failures, less mechanical ventilation, lower 30-day death for intermediate vs ICU billing
β-Blocker Dose More Impactful Than Heart Rate in Heart Failure
BB dose has greater impact than lower heart rate in patients with heart failure from HF-ACTION trial
Subclavian Vein Catheterization Beats Jugular, Femoral Placement
Reduces risk of blood infection, deep-vein thrombosis among critically ill
