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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.