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Study: Inducing Labor Could Mean Fewer Cesarean Deliveries for Some Women
Researchers recently discovered some surprising outcomes about labor induction and cesarean deliveries.
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Cannabidiol Oral Solution (Epidiolex)
Epidiolex is indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome in patients ≥ 2 years of age.
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A Negative Nares Screen for MRSA Helps Exclude MRSA Pneumonia
The authors of a meta-analysis determined that nares screening for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has a high specificity and negative predictive value for MRSA pneumonia.
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Vitamin D and Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Findings from a meta-analysis show vitamin D supplementation was associated with improved glycemic control in vitamin D-deficient or non-obese patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Tailored Anticoagulation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Intermittent anticoagulation guided by continuous assessment of arrhythmia status in patients with low-to-moderate risk did not result in any strokes or thromboembolic events over a relatively short follow-up period.
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Timing of Protein Intake Does Not Influence Muscle Mass or Strength
The timing of protein intake during or between meals does not play a role in anabolic response, muscle strength, or functional outcomes.
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Episode 2: Opioid Diversion — Reducing Risks in Your Facility
Unfortunately, drug diversion is happening behind the scenes in healthcare settings. Kimberly New, executive director of the International Health Facility Diversion Association, provides practical advice for reducing drug diversion and protecting patients.
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Multiple Theories of Liability Regarding ED Violence
An expert shares insights on third-party violence and hospital liability.
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Hospitals Sued for False Imprisonment Due to Involuntary Holds
Recent lawsuits allege that patients who sought help at an ED for clinical reasons were held involuntarily because they were at homicidal/suicidal risk.
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No One Saw ED Nursing Notes? Jury May Not Like It
An ED patient was very specific during the nursing evaluation of his chest pain: It worsened during exertion. He also reported an extensive family history of cardiac problems. Both worrisome pieces of information were carefully documented in the ED nursing notes. However, they were mentioned nowhere in the EP’s documentation. This became a key issue during malpractice litigation.