ERAS protocol benefited colorectal surgery patients
LOS ANGELES – Implementation of a perioperative protocol designed to enhance recovery in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery decreased hospital length of stay, the rate of... (Source: Hospitalist News)
Source: Hospitalist News - May 27, 2016 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: research
Cangrelor offers advantages for antiplatelet management in PCI
PARIS – Parenteral cangrelor is a potent antiplatelet agent that provides similar anti-ischemic effects but a significantly lower risk of major bleeding than the popular combination of clopidogrel... (Source: Hospitalist News)
Source: Hospitalist News - May 27, 2016 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: research
Prior pregnancy protects against TAVR complications
PARIS – Results of the first-ever all-female patient TAVR registry indicate that a history of pregnancy – albeit typically half a century or more ago – is strongly protective against stroke, major... (Source: Hospitalist News)
Source: Hospitalist News - May 27, 2016 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: research
Maternal flu shot offers far-reaching protection
WASHINGTON – The influenza vaccine is highly recommended for pregnant women, protecting the woman, the newborn, and even the fetus, according to Dr. Sonja Rasmussen.
Multiple prospective and... (Source: Hospitalist News)
Source: Hospitalist News - May 26, 2016 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: research
Exercise training cuts heart failure mortality
FLORENCE, ITALY – Exercise training boosts the longevity of patients with heart failure.
Although results from several prior randomized, controlled trials had already shown a mortality benefit from... (Source: Hospitalist News)
Source: Hospitalist News - May 26, 2016 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: research
