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Study: Antibiotic de-escalation reduces adverse outcomes in patients with sepsis

Editor's Note A study analyzing data from 124,577 suspected sepsis cases across 236 US hospitals found that antibiotic de-escalation—switching to narrower-spectrum antibiotics or stopping broad-spectrum antibiotics—occurred in less than 30% of cases but was associated with improved patient outcomes, according to December 6 report from the Center for Infectious Disease…

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By: Matt Danford
December 10, 2024
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Demand for skin removal surgeries surges amid weight loss drug boom

Editor's Note Demand for skin removal surgeries has risen sharply in the US, fueled by the popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, CNN reported December 9. The trend reflects a growing need for procedures that address loose, sagging skin following significant weight loss, particularly as the…

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By: Matt Danford
December 10, 2024
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Study: ORs with radiant air conditioning more comfortable than those with convection systems

Editor's Note Radiant air conditioning systems (RAS) provide greater comfort for surgical patients than traditional convection air conditioning systems (CAS), according to a Japanese study detailed in Anesthesiology News December 3.  According to the article, the study was conducted from November 2015 through March 2016 and involved 48 patients scheduled…

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By: Matt Danford
December 10, 2024
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Analysis: Guidance from leading medical journals mixed on AI use

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Editor's Note Leading medical journals vary significantly in guidance addressing the use artificial intelligence (AI) in medical research, according to an analysis published December 3 in JAMA Network Open.   The study categorized journals’ attitudes toward AI-assisted peer review into three groups: prohibition, limited use with conditions, and lack of explicit…

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By: Matt Danford
December 10, 2024
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AI risks top ECRI’s 2025 list of health technology hazards

Editor's Note Artificial intelligence (AI) enabled technologies present the greatest technology risk to healthcare organizations in 2025, according to the latest list from ECRI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to safety in the industry. As detailed in the organization’s December 4 announcement, the annual report highlights critical risks that healthcare organizations…

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By: Matt Danford
December 9, 2024
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FDA designates Class 1 recall for insulin syringes

Editor's Note The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designated Cardinal health’s recall of certain lots of the Monoject U-100 1 mL Syringe Luer-Lock with Tip Cap Soft Pack a Class 1, the most severe recall category indicating serious risk of injury or death. The product is designed to administer…

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By: Matt Danford
December 5, 2024
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Study: Masking policies significantly reduce hospital-acquired viral respiratory infections

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Editor's Note A cohort study conducted across 10 hospitals in the Mass General Brigham system found that stopping universal masking and SARS-CoV-2 testing significantly increased hospital-onset respiratory viral infections, while reinstating masking for healthcare workers reduced those rates. As detailed in a November 27 research letter in Jama Network Open,…

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By: Matt Danford
December 5, 2024
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Study: AI improves surgical case length predictions

Editor's Note A recent study developed and validated an artificial intelligence (AI) model leveraging natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to significantly improve prediction accuracy for surgical case length. Published November 29 in the journal Surgery, the findings show promise for using AI as an alternative to current methods…

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By: Matt Danford
December 4, 2024
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Health systems invest in outpatient care, repurpose hospitals for mental health and rehab

Editor's Note Health systems across the US are reimagining their infrastructure by heavily investing in outpatient care and repurposing hospital spaces to meet growing demands for mental health and rehabilitation services, Modern Healthcare December 2 reports. This shift reflects a broader trend toward community-based care and aligns with advancements in…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
December 4, 2024
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House report criticizes COVID-19 pandemic response, calls for reform

Editor's Note A Republican-led House subcommittee investigating the COVID-19 pandemic released a 520-page final report summarizing its two-year inquiry, outlining recommendations for future pandemic preparedness and critiquing both US and global responses to the crisis. CNN reported the news December 2. The report concludes that COVID-19 most likely emerged from…

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By: Matt Danford
December 3, 2024
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