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Malpractice claims on the decline nationally, premiums lower in some states, too
Rates of paid malpractice claims have been decreasing in recent years, according to a new analysis of the medical liability climate in the U.S.
Pretreatment with P2Y12 receptor inhibitors does not appear beneficial in non-ST elevation ACS
Patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS) do not appear to benefit from pretreatment with P2Y12 inhibitors, according to a new study.
Inpatients with COPD exacerbations have better outcomes with noninvasive than invasive mechanical ventilation
Inpatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations who received noninvasive ventilation (NIV) had better outcomes than those who received invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), a study found.
Clinical guideline offers recommendations on reducing recurrent kidney stones
Drinking more fluid to increase urination may reduce the risk of recurrence of kidney stones, a clinical guideline recommended. Monotherapy with a thiazide diuretic, citrate, or allopurinol can be used if increasing fluid intake is not effective, the guideline also stated.
Free webinar on team-based leadership in the hospital: Registration now open
Registration is now open for the ACP Leadership Academy's free webinar on team-based leadership in the hospital. The webinar will take place Dec. 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. E.T., and will be hosted by Brian Harte, MD, FACP.
And the winner is …
ACP Hospitalist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.