The 2 Minute Update

71 blood draws per hospitalization?

71.5 blood draws per hospitalization? Is that even possible? Would any of us want our blood drawn 71 times during a hospitalization, with 28 of those done before 7 a.m.?...

71 blood draws per hospitalization?

71.5 blood draws per hospitalization? Is that even possible? Would any of us want our blood drawn 71 times during a hospitalization, with 28 of those done before 7 a.m.?...

Is there a physician shortage?

Is there a physician shortage? A look at how the workforce is changing, and physicians are working fewer hours In this 2 Minute Update, we look at a study evaluating...

Is there a physician shortage?

Is there a physician shortage? A look at how the workforce is changing, and physicians are working fewer hours In this 2 Minute Update, we look at a study evaluating...

Can air filters improve COPD symptoms?

COPD guidelines address many aspects of patient care, including smoking cessation, medication use, and supplemental oxygen. But they don’t address the idea of using air filters to help patients breathe...

Can air filters improve COPD symptoms?

COPD guidelines address many aspects of patient care, including smoking cessation, medication use, and supplemental oxygen. But they don’t address the idea of using air filters to help patients breathe...

Concussion Treatment: Rest or Exercise?

Should patients really rest after a concussion, or is physical activity beneficial? This randomized trial shows some interesting results.

Concussion Treatment: Rest or Exercise?

Should patients really rest after a concussion, or is physical activity beneficial? This randomized trial shows some interesting results.

Does inpatient exercise help prevent deconditio...

If older hospitalized patients participate in basic exercise programs while hospitalized, can we prevent deconditioning?    

Does inpatient exercise help prevent deconditio...

If older hospitalized patients participate in basic exercise programs while hospitalized, can we prevent deconditioning?    

Social Media Use and Depression Symptoms

Social media use has exploded in recent years, and depression seems much more prevalent. Are the two related?  

Social Media Use and Depression Symptoms

Social media use has exploded in recent years, and depression seems much more prevalent. Are the two related?