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  • AI tool supports antimicrobial stewardship in hospitals

    Michigan Medicine researchers found that an AI-guided infection prevention bundle did not significantly reduce Clostridioides difficile infection incidence but did improve antimicrobial stewardship, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The AI model, integrated into clinical workflows, helped reduce the use of certain antibiotics, particularly in high-risk patients. HCPLive Network (6/13) Learn More

  • COVID-19 vaccines may reduce severe kidney damage risk

    A study from UCLA Health found that COVID-19 vaccination can significantly lessen the risk of severe kidney damage in hospitalized patients. The research, which analyzed records of about 3,500 patients, showed that unvaccinated individuals were more likely than vaccinated patients to require continuous renal replacement therapy and had a higher mortality rate post-discharge. NBC News (6/13) Learn More

  • Study evaluates catheter salvage therapy in SBS

    Catheter salvage therapy may help manage central line-associated bloodstream infections and protect venous access in children with short-bowel syndrome on total parenteral nutrition, according to research presented at a meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. The retrospective study spanned six years and involved 104 pediatric patients, documenting 84 CLABSIs, with 42 cases effectively managed using the salvage therapy. Clinical Advisor (6/13) Learn More

  • VR training targets infection risks from portable equipment

    A virtual reality training module for cleaning and disinfecting portable medical equipment was piloted across several health care facilities and improved personnel's knowledge and practices. Health care workers who used the VR module, described in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, said that it provided information new to them or valuable review of teaching points. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology (6/11) Learn More

  • Hospital margins, expenses rise

    Growth in patient demand for services and improvements in efficiency contributed to higher operating margins for hospitals in the first four months of this year, but expenses rose by 7% year over year, according to Kaufman Hall's National Hospital Flash Report. Hospital length of stay declined by 3%, potentially reflecting improvements in care, but bad debt and charity care also increased by 5% year over year. HealthLeaders Media (6/16) Learn More

  • Physicians urged to adopt a business mindset

    Physicians need to alter their mindset from being purely clinicians to also being business managers, note Dr. Edward Savage and Dr. Robert Cerfolio. This shift is essential for effectively dealing with complex business scenarios in health care, such as negotiations and financial management, which can directly impact the ability to provide quality care. Cardiovascular Business (6/16) Learn More

  • CVD mortality rises in US despite new therapies

    Cardiovascular disease mortality in the US has been rising since 2012, despite advancements in therapies, according to a presentation from Johns Hopkins University during the Heart in Diabetes CME Conference. Dr. Seth Martin emphasized the need for cross-specialty collaboration and innovative strategies to better manage CVD risk factors, highlighting the potential for digital health solutions to improve care. Healio (free registration) (6/10) Learn More

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