Close Monitoring, Full-Time Caregiver Recommended for 30 Days After CAR-T Therapy
Readmissions for CRS, neurotoxicity, infection, and other adverse events are common after immunotherapy with axicabtagene ciloleucel.
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CDC: Cumulative Incidence of COVID-19 403.6 Per 100,000 in the United States
The cumulative incidence of COVID-19 is 403.6 cases per 100,000 persons in the United States, and hospitalization and death rates are 6 and 12 times higher, respectively, for those with underlying conditions.
Telehealth Services Not Offered at Many US Hospitals
The American Hospital Association survey provided data to determine the availability of telemedicine services at US hospitals in 2019.
Characteristics of Pediatric Patients Admitted in Intensive Care Units for COVID-19
Researchers sought to provide an early description and characterization of COVID-19 infection in North American pediatric intensive care units.
Influenza Vaccine Not Linked to Decrease in Hospitalizations or Mortality Among Elderly
Targeting the elderly (individuals aged 65 years) for influenza vaccination may not decrease hospitalization or mortality rates in this population.
Guidance for Inpatient Care During COVID-19
Hospitals have to remain current on how best to care for people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and educate these patients on appropriate discharge practices.
Recommendations Developed for Anesthesia Use During COVID-19
Recommendations have been developed for use of anesthesia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
High Infection Prevalence Among Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
The global incidence of suspected or proven infection among patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) was high in September 2017.
Preoperative Metformin Tied to Better Surgical Outcomes
Preoperative metformin prescriptions may be associated with decreased postoperative mortality and readmission among patients with diabetes undergoing a major surgical procedure,
Adding Social Workers to Care Teams Can Cut Hospital Admissions for Veterans
An initiative to add social workers to rural primary care teams increases social work encounters among veterans and reduces hospital admissions and emergency department visits among high-risk patients.
Bacteremia Risk Higher in Older Patients Hospitalized With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Older age is associated with an increased risk for bacteremia in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Hospital Infection Control Can Prevent COVID-19 Transmission
No nosocomial transmission of COVID-19 seen in Hong Kong hospital using infection control measures.
Vitamin C, Hydrocortisone, Thiamine Not Superior to Hydrocortisone Alone for Septic Shock
For patients with septic shock, treatment with intravenous vitamin C, hydrocortisone, and thiamine did not significantly improve the duration of survival and free of vasopressor administration over 7 days.
Quality Improvement in NICU May Cut Morbidity in Preemies
Practice changes linked to increase in survival without major morbidity for infants born at 23 to 32 weeks.
Who Wins in Salary-Only Physician Compensation Plans?
A new study demonstrates the efficacy of a structured physician compensation model in achieving equitable pay for all employees, although the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions and the higher-paying specialties warrants further investigation.
Hospital-Based Palliative Care Reduces End-of-Life ICU Stays
Implementation of hospital-based palliative care service was associated with a 10% reduction in ICU use, lowering healthcare costs and improving quality of death for terminal patients.
Burden of Clostridioides difficile Infection in the United States Grows
Researchers sought to identify the incidence of hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection and its associated length of stay in the United States.
Enterovirus A71 Outbreak in Children Identified in Colorado Hospital
Neurological findings of myoclonus, ataxia, weakness, and autonomic instability differentiate EV-A71.
Identifying Differences in Rural, Urban Use of Postacute Care
Researchers sought to examine differences in the frequency, type, and duration of postacute care use among rural and urban Medicare beneficiaries.
Nurse Certification May Promote Evidence-Based Practice in ICU
Nurses certified in critical care also have higher perceived value of evidence-based practices.
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