Sliding Scale Insulin Order Sheet Cuts Medication Errors
Standardized SSI can cut incidence of SSI-related drug errors; doesn't reduce hyper-, hypoglycemia
Communication Facilitator in ICU Economically Feasible
Maximal weekly savings with one full-time facilitator and 15 percent projected ICU mortality
Stroke, A-Fib Recurrence Low at One Year After AF Ablation
No difference in atrial fibrillation recurrence for patients with versus without stroke
Preeclampsia Linked to Risk of Maternal Retinal Disease
Risk was higher for severe and early-onset preeclampsia versus mild or late-onset disease
Under-Reporting of Child Abuse Suspected Within U.S. Army
Some children may be 'falling through the cracks of a broken system,' researcher says
AARP: Medication Costs for Seniors Continue to Soar
Cost of brand-name drugs for chronic conditions rose nearly 130 times faster than inflation rate
Catheter Ablation of A-Fib Linked to More Strokes in Elderly
Patients aged ≥75 years do not have more complications than those <75 years at one year
NIH: Teen Drug Use Continuing to Decline
Use of tobacco and alcohol down significantly, too, federal report finds
Recommendations Developed for Pediatric NAFLD
Recommendations relate to screening, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care of pediatric NAFLD
Universal Group B Streptococci Screening Not Cost-Effective
Screening before repeat C-section may become cost-effective in populations with high GBS prevalence
