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For patients seen in emergency departments solely for chest pain not due to myocardial infarction

Benefit of Noninvasive Tests in Non-MI Chest Pain Questioned

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Such screenings don't predict who will have a future cardiovascular event, researchers report
For children in pediatric intensive care units mechanically ventilated for acute respiratory failure

Sedation Protocol Doesn’t Reduce Duration of Ventilation in PICU

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No reduction in duration of mechanical ventilation for children with sedation protocol versus usual care
An electronic medical record system

Early Alert Intervention Cuts Heart Failure Readmission

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Significant reduction in 30-day readmission after implementation of early alert system
For patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention in the Veterans Affairs system

More Variation in Costs Than Outcomes of PCI in VA System

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Smaller variation in one-year risk-adjusted mortality than in risk-standardized costs after PCI
For endoluminal procedures relying on barrier protection to avoid contamination

May Be Room for Improvement in U/S Transducer Hygiene

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Research indicates some institutions use cover materials of unacceptable permeability
Nearly 5 percent of older Medicare beneficiaries seen in the emergency department have a hospital inpatient admission within seven days after discharge

5 Percent of Seniors Discharged From ER Admitted Within Days

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Older age, chronic conditions associated with the greatest odds of admission
Physicians have ranked electronic health record systems based on five key performance areas

Physicians Rank the Best EHR Systems of 2014

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EHRs ranked in five performance areas, including quality of care, patient portal, technical support
The incidence of hospitalizations for pulmonary embolism increased from 2001 to 2010

Incidence of PE Hospitalizations Rises From 2001 to 2010

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Seasonal variation seen in PE hospitalizations, with higher number of admissions in winter
Researchers have reviewed recent scientific literature and concluded that a number of classes of drugs are effective for treating acute migraine. The study

AHS: Research Informs New Migraine Rx Guidelines

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Opioids not recommended for regular use
For fourth-year medical students

Collaboration Between Med Students Cuts Diagnostic Errors

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Diagnostic accuracy higher for pairs than individuals assessing cases of respiratory distress