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Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
The CODA trial illuminates a pivotal moment in appendicitis management, highlighting antibiotics as a noninferior treatment to appendectomy, which could significantly influence patient outcomes and healthcare resource allocation, especially during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emergency Medicine March 6th 2024
Infectious Disease Special Edition (IDSE)
Stay informed on the CDC’s new mandate for antibiotic use and resistance reporting – a pivotal step towards enhancing antimicrobial stewardship and patient care in US hospitals.
Hospitalist January 18th 2024
ACP Hospitalist
Primary care physicians stress the importance of concise, relevant information in discharge summaries, emphasizing the need for a balance between essential details and data overload. This insight is vital for enhancing patient care continuity.
Hospitalist January 11th 2024
Recent studies challenge the traditional view of venous thromboembolism as a direct cause of unexplained fevers, emphasizing the need for comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
Emergency Medicine January 11th 2024
Recent evidence suggests that shorter preoperative fasting, as recommended by major anesthesiology societies, can enhance patient comfort without increasing surgical risks.
Anesthesiology January 11th 2024
Current research underscores the importance of individualized patient care and shared decision-making in managing hypertension, with no conclusive evidence favoring either morning or evening dosing of antihypertensive medications.
Cardiology January 4th 2024