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Shorter length of stay associated with lower mortality after hip fracture, study finds
The results of this New York State cohort study differ from those of a recent Swedish study, which found lower mortality associated with longer length of stay.
CVP-guided hydration reduced risk of contrast-induced nephropathy
Patients with kidney disease and heart failure who were randomized to hydration guided by central venous pressure received more fluid and had less contrast-induced nephropathy than those receiving standard hydration, according to a Chinese trial.
Heart failure may be independent risk factor for VTE
Researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the absolute and relative risks (RRs) for venous thromboembolism after hospital admission in patients with heart failure, finding a pooled RR of 1.51 compared to other hospitalized patients.
Study finds one-third of medical residents screen positive for depression or its symptoms
Depression among residents may also affect patients, given established associations between physician depression and lower-quality care, the study authors noted.
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