Adding subcutaneous insulin degludec early to IV insulin may accelerate diabetic ketoacidosis resolution and improve glycemic outcomes without added risk.
Patients who underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy alone were more likely to be readmitted within 60 days compared with those who also received sacrocolpopexy.
A national cohort study presented at the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting on May 10, 2025 found that patients with IBD and infections on admission had significantly...
A targeted staff education initiative and a simple visual cue significantly improved clinical awareness of peripheral nerve block complications, specifically fall or injury risks. The study authors...
At the Society of Hospital Medicine Converge in Las Vegas, NV, researchers from Johns Hopkins Hospital presented their retrospective study, which found that higher doses of methadone and buprenorphine...
Many older inpatients want to stay active, but face biopsychosocial barriers that limit mobility during hospitalization, according to a new study presented at the Society of Hospital Medicine's SHM Converge...
A multicenter study presented at the Society of Hospital Medicine's SHM Converge 2025 in Las Vegas, NV, challenges the generalizability of a widely used fall-risk model, revealing diminished predictive...
The FDA has proposed new draft guidance to improve the accuracy of pulse oximeters across all skin tones, addressing long-standing concerns about potential disparities in performance.
A specialized inpatient sickle cell disease (SCD) consult service led to improved pain management, shorter hospital stays and expanded use of individualized pain plans for patients with SCD.
Environmental detection of SARS-CoV-2 in hospital staff areas may offer early insights into impending COVID-19 outbreaks, according to recent research out of Canada.
