Hospital-Based Medicine
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<ѻý>Cinnamon Game Harms Players ѻý>
The "cinnamon challenge” -- a party trick among youths who accept a dare to swallow a spoonful of ground cinnamon -- has led to a surge in calls to poison control centers with reports of spice-induced choking and aspiration, according to a new report.
Apr 22, 2013
<ѻý>C. Difficile Inpatient Stays Long, Costlyѻý>
LAS VEGAS -- Among the many factors that contribute to the burgeoning costs associated with Clostridium difficile infections are long hospital stays, particularly in intensive care units, and the need for multiple specialist consultations, a chart review determined.
Dec 08, 2012
<ѻý>Anatomy of an Epidemic: The Opioid Movieѻý>
The national clamor over abuse of prescription opioids is now at a fever pitch, but little has been said about what drove the boon in opioid prescriptions. This latest report from ѻý/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel analyzes a pivotal Oxycontin marketing video, it's impact and its aftermath.
Sep 09, 2012