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HAC Reduction Program Penalty Kicks in for FY2015
Concerns relating to program include overlap between two measures used to calculate HAC score
Drones May Be Feasible for Transport of Lab Specimens
Accuracy not affected, slightly poorer precision seen for some analytes
Guideline-Based Protocol Ups Adherence to VTE Prophylaxis
Significantly more patients receive VTE prophylaxis after implementation of guideline-based protocol
Review Examines Strategies for Cleaning Hospital Room Surfaces
Few studies compare effectiveness of disinfecting methods and monitoring strategies
Globe Injury Reported While Wearing Protective Eye Goggles
Case report describes motocross rider who suffered globe rupture despite wearing protective goggles
Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy Can Improve Outcomes in CAP
Mortality, need for mechanical ventilation, hospital stay down in community-acquired pneumonia
Iodine Supplementation in Pregnancy Cost Saving in U.K.
In offspring cohort, estimated discounted lifetime value of one additional IQ point was £3,297
Acute CNS Complications After Breath-Hold Diving in Teens
Two cases show similar clinical course for young teens diving to about 25 m
Religion, Spirituality May Enhance Health in Cancer Patients
Three reviews show correlations with measures of physical, mental, and social health outcomes
Calculated LDL-C Varies at Lower Values of Measured LDL-C
For calculated LDL-C of 30 mg/dL, 95 percent confidence interval was 24 to 60 mg/dL