Hospital Medicine

The results of a recent study revealed that the implementation of a comprehensive care plan for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) can be successful in reducing both readmission and mortality rates.

A new study has found that, based on the complexities of the EHR system they're required to use, physicians have a nearly equal chance of shortening or extending their career.

What a longtime family practitioner in a state that authorizes medical aid in dying has learned through his own experience of the controversial practice.

As more physicians are caring for transgender patients, many are finding they are unprepared and they lack the training, skills, and resources to do so, according to the authors of a recent review article.

A new survey found that Clostridium difficile infections have a substantial impact on the health-related quality of work, work life, and physical activity of those who are infected.

Ridinilazole caused less microbiota disruption, and investigators believe it may be superior to vancomycin for preventing Clostridium difficile infection recurrence.

Research indicates that rates of Clostridium difficile infection among those typically not considered at high risk of infection are increasing, and these infections are becoming more frequent, severe, and difficult to treat.

In an analysis of 118 clinical trials since 2001, investigators found females and minorities comprised just 27% and 22% of the total patient population, respectively.

Cleveland Clinic investigators have discovered a novel form of the neurological condition which does not demyelinate the brain's white matter.

Troy Trygstad spoke with MD Magazine ® about the potential for a pandemic flu and emphasized that there’s no “crystal ball” to help predict this.

The celebrity chef-turned-producer wants to champion healthcare access, both on the screen and in person. Where does he start?

The guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology highlight the need to improve diagnosis and ongoing rehabilitative care for patients with disorders of consciousness.

The 30-person panel, including physicians and patients, recommended a median 12.5 tablets of 5mg opioid for 20 common procedures.

A Denmark retrospective study of 7 million-plus individuals found associations between increased TBI severity and frequency, and suicide risk.

Chervenak was recently appointed chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Lenox Hill Hospital and chair of the academic department of obstetrics & gynecology and associate dean for international medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Troy Trygstad spoke with MD Magazine® about the upcoming flu season and emphasized how different clinicians and parts of the healthcare system can play a role in promoting immunization.

Patisiran also makes history as the first FDA-approved small interfering ribonucleic acid treatment, a class of drugs that silences the portion of RNA involved in causing the disease.

Natural Cycles requires women enter a daily basal thermometer body temperature to detect minor rises in temperature at the time of ovulation. It also tracks the user’s menstrual cycle.

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, low-quality drugs are most prevalent low- to middle-income countries, and can cost up to $200 billion annually.

According to pooled data, 91.8% of the hospitalizations due to firearm injuries in pediatric and adolescent patients were of urban patients, 4.8% were of micropolitan patients, and 3.3% were of rural patients.

Through Warrior Centric Health, the 25-year US Navy vet has bridged the gap between civilian physicians and the specific-need veterans left behind.

In a trio of phase 3 studies, omadacycline met the FDA-designated primary and secondary efficacy outcomes while reporting consistent safety measures and tolerability.

Researchers were surprised to see the relatively high rates of secondhand smoke-related respiratory symptoms, such as shortness of breath and wheezing, among adolescents without asthma.

The oral therapy was previously approved for use in children aged 6 years and older with CF and 2 copies of the F508del-CFTR mutation, the most common genetic form of the disease.

If done ethically, the genetic database's collaboration with GSK could provide researchers what they really need to improve neurological care: the right patients in the right studies.

Women and men are more likely to survive when treated by female doctors compared to male doctors, but the difference in heart attack survival is greater for women.

A qualitative narrative analysis of 300-plus submitted essays led to answers as to what factors contribute to inclusive environments at work or education institutions.

New research finds that the prevalence of opioid use remained high during the study period from 2007 to 2016.

After a high-volume flu season driven by outbreak of the mutated H3N2 strain, Sanofi has bolstered its vaccine class with options specific to older populations.

The second member of the FDA-approved thrombopoietin receptor agonist drug class was proven efficacious and safe in a pair of phase 3 trials.