The CDI Burden in Surgery
Despite increased national attention, the incidence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and...
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Emergency Medicine
Opioid Abuse Screening in the ED
Using screening tools for various substance use problems in the ED can be powerful but can also be...
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Smoking Cessation After PCI
It has been well-documented in clinical studies that smoking cessation after patients undergo PCI...
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A Novel Approach for TMJ Dislocation
Anterior temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocations are among the most common non-traumatic...
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Examining Patient Desires for ED Function
Average ED wait times in the United States vary considerably, but some locations have particularly...
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Quality Care for Pneumonia in the Elderly
Adherence to recommended processes of care for patients hospitalized with pneumonia is publicly...
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Emergency Management of Sepsis
Studies have shown that rates of sepsis have steadily increased over the past decade and account...
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Estimating Risk for Potential ACS in the ED
Throughout EDs in the United States, acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a common concern and...
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A Platform for Improving Patient Safety
Patient safety is a primary concern for EDs, and most hospitals rely on voluntary reporting of...
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Magic Words for CMS
Mr. K lay on the gurney in the ED, looking comfortable, if a bit sheepish. His daughter glared at...
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Shared Decision Making: Perceptions of Emergency Physicians
Shared decision making (SDM) involves physicians and patients collaboratively discussing potential...
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Disability & Cognition After MI & Stroke
Recent estimates show that there are approximately 7.6 million myocardial infarction (MI)...
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ED Physician Perceptions of Diagnostic Imaging
In the United States, studies have shown that test-ordering rates vary considerably throughout...
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Early Rehab in ICUs
Starting rehabilitation early during an ICU stay can improve patient outcomes after they leave the...
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Progress in Caring for Older Patients?
Throughout the United States, there have been dynamic changes in healthcare technology, healthcare...
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Conference Highlights: ACEP 2015
New research was presented at ACEP 2015, the American College of Emergency Physicians’ annual...
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Conference Highlights: CHEST 2015
New research was presented at CHEST 2015, the annual International Scientific Assembly of the...
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Conference Highlights: ACS 2015
New research was presented at ACS 2015, the American College of Surgeons’ annual clinical...
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Assessing the Value of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
Many local, state, and federal agencies have implemented different policies to address...
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ED Fast Tracking & Patient Satisfaction
CMS announced a new hospital-payment system called value-based purchasing (VBP) in October 2012....
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