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Women in the study had an earlier sleep schedule and lower sleep fragmentation.

Sleep Problems Remain Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic

More than 90% of patients in hypertension and lipid management accomplished their predetermined goals after completing the remote program.

Alexander Blood, MD: Remote Monitoring for Cardiology

After 1 year, 37% of patients had died and 65% of patients were readmitted to the hospital.

Risks Remain for Heart Failure Patients Following Hospital Discharge

Dr. Haller discusses issues in diversity and inclusion in retina, but provides avenues for solutions and what needs to come next. 

Julia A Haller, MD: Facing Challenges and Finding Solutions in Retina 

There has recently been more community spread of C difficile infections.

Ammara Mushtaq, MD: Understanding C Difficile Infections

Sulfonylurea and/or insulin deintensification occurred in fewer than 50% of older adults with diabetes within 100 days of a hypoglycemia-associated ED visit. 

Sulfonylurea Deintensification Rates Low After Hospitalization for Hypoglycemia 

In older patients receiving medication intensification, no differences were seen in the risk of severe hyperglycemia, severe hypoglycemia, or death at 1 year. 

Diabetic Medicine Intensification May Not Benefit Older Adults After Hospitalization

In research presented virtually at IDWeek 2021, investigators with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a review of nursing home antibiotic stewardship citation deficiencies in order to improve implementation.

Deficiencies Found in Nursing Home Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation

Age, antibiotic use, and proton pump inhibitor use was associated with an increase in C difficile infections. 

C Difficile Risk Factors Identified

RT001 and RT176 were the most prevalent C difficile ribotypes found from C difficile isolates using PCR testing. 

Investigators Identify Prevalent C Difficile Genotypes in Slovakia

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