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Uncategorized Published - 4 December, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
How can hospitals keep doctors positively engaged with their work?

Wolters Kluwer Health Individual and work-related factors may be helpful in promoting positive engagement with work among hospital physicians, according to a study in the December issue of Medical Care. The study provides insights into the emerging evidence on the characteristics and outcomes affecting physician engagement—an area of growing focus in healthcare improvement efforts. “By understanding […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 December, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
U.S. Life Expectancy Down, Overdose and Suicide Rates Up

U.S. life expectancy at birth has declined for the second year in a row, from 78.7 years in 2015 to 78.6 years in 2016, according to the latest CDC data. Notable increases were observed in drug overdose deaths and suicides. The overdose rate nearly doubled from 2006 to 2016, hitting 19.8 deaths per 100,000. Meanwhile, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 December, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Outcomes of Patients Presenting with Mild Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Insights from the LUNG SAFE Study

Authors: Tài Pham, M.D., Ph.D. et al  Anesthesiology November 28, 2018. What We Already Know about This Topic: Hospital mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome is approximately 40%, but mortality and trajectory in “mild” acute respiratory distress syndrome (classified only since 2012) are unknown, and many cases are not detected What This Article Tells Us That […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 December, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Screening tools can miss sepsis in pregnancy; study urges action

New research reveals a need for better tools for catching severe infections in pregnant women; simple early interventions are crucial, too Source: MICHIGAN MEDICINE – UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN A woman lies in her hospital bed. Her heart rate is elevated, she has a slight fever and an elevated white blood cell count. Could this be […]

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Uncategorized Published - 4 December, 2018    By - Dr Clemens
Ketamine for pain management

Authors: Bell, Rae Frances et al PAIN Reports: September/October 2018 – Volume 3 – Issue 5 – p e674 Key Points There is good evidence that perioperative ketamine decreases postoperative pain scores and opioid requirements, but there is a lack of consensus on dose, for both bolus and infusion. Despite limited evidence, a trial of low-dose intravenous or […]

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