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Does decreasing smoking frequency decrease mort...

We know that quitting smoking decreases mortality. But what if someone decreases frequency, transitioning from smoking daily to smoking less frequently than every day? Does that save lives?  

Does decreasing smoking frequency decrease mort...

We know that quitting smoking decreases mortality. But what if someone decreases frequency, transitioning from smoking daily to smoking less frequently than every day? Does that save lives?  

Does pulmonary rehab decrease mortality?

Mortality is greatly decreased if pulmonary rehab is started within 90 days of a COPD-related hospital admission. But only 1.5% of Medicare patients start pulmonary rehab shortly after being admitted...

Does pulmonary rehab decrease mortality?

Mortality is greatly decreased if pulmonary rehab is started within 90 days of a COPD-related hospital admission. But only 1.5% of Medicare patients start pulmonary rehab shortly after being admitted...

Does paracentesis timing matter?

Paracentesis is recommended in patients with cirrhosis and ascites, but timing is not addressed. This study shows that early paracentesis - in the first 24 hours of admission - saves...

Does paracentesis timing matter?

Paracentesis is recommended in patients with cirrhosis and ascites, but timing is not addressed. This study shows that early paracentesis - in the first 24 hours of admission - saves...

Low-dose colchicine after MI?

Low-dose colchicine reduces further cardiovascular events after myocardial infarction. The rates of stroke, after an initial MI, were dramatically lower.

Low-dose colchicine after MI?

Low-dose colchicine reduces further cardiovascular events after myocardial infarction. The rates of stroke, after an initial MI, were dramatically lower.

Hospitalized at home?

A randomized trial evaluated treating inpatients inside their home instead of inside a hospital, with doctor and nurse visits, IV med, oxygen, etc. There were fewer readmissions, and costs were...

Hospitalized at home?

A randomized trial evaluated treating inpatients inside their home instead of inside a hospital, with doctor and nurse visits, IV med, oxygen, etc. There were fewer readmissions, and costs were...

Oral vancomycin to prevent C diff?

Should we use oral vancomycin as prophylaxis against C. difficile infections? A recent prospective study randomized high risk patients to 125 mg oral vanc once a day, or no intervention.  

Oral vancomycin to prevent C diff?

Should we use oral vancomycin as prophylaxis against C. difficile infections? A recent prospective study randomized high risk patients to 125 mg oral vanc once a day, or no intervention.