Demographics, preexisting comorbidities, vital signs, and laboratory values at the time of hospitalization can indicate which children with COVID-19 are at higher risk of severe illness, and which are good candidates for aggressive early treatment, according to a study published in the...Read More »
Roughly one in seven cases of screen-detected breast cancer are overdiagnoses, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study focused on women aged 50 to 74 who were at average risk of breast...Read More »
We do many queries for malnutrition and are looking for a better way to get this essential diagnosis into the medical record without a query. I understand that some organizations have the dietitian document it and the provider attest to the diagnosis. Is that acceptable practice? Our thought is...Read More »
The ACDIS Regulatory Committee recently posted its another hot topic, which is focused on diabetes mellitus that is uncontrolled and poorly controlled. Head to the “...Read More »
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