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Use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for heart failure
Hospitalist use of POCUS may include guiding procedures, aiding in diagnosis, and assessing effectiveness of treatment.
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Aspirin and warfarin together leads to increased bleeding without reducing thrombotic events
In patients taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation (AFib) or venous thromboembolism (VTE), how often is aspirin used without a clear indication,...
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Anticoagulant therapy for AFib in patients with end-stage renal disease
Apixaban may be safer than warfarin for patients who have ESRD and who plan for anticoagulation because of AFib.
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Does supplemental oxygen help COPD patients who have chronic stable moderate hypoxia?
Oxygen therapy for some COPD patients would not affect overall quality of life, including functional status and mood.
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Text paging practices need improvement, standardization
Text paging practices need improvement, standardization Clinical question: What is the content and structure of patient care–related text paging...
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Metformin Continues to Be First-Line Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes
Clinical question: Which medications are most safe and effective at managing type 2 diabetes? Background: Patients and practitioners need an...
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Reevaluating Cardiovascular Risk after TIA
Clinical question: What is the prognosis of patients who have a TIA or minor stroke? Background: Prior studies had estimated the risk in the...
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Single Dose of Dexamethasone Not an Alternative to ‘Steroid Burst’ for Acute Asthma Treatment
Clinical question: Is one dose of dexamethasone comparable to five days of prednisone for treating mild-to-moderate asthma exacerbations?...
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Interhospital Transfer Handoff Practice Variance at U.S. Tertiary Care Centers
Clinical question: How do interhospital handoff practices differ among U.S. tertiary care centers, and what challenges and innovations have...
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Oral Steroids as Good as NSAIDs for Acute Gout
Clinical question: Are oral steroids as effective as NSAIDs in treating acute gout? Background: Two small trials have suggested that oral...
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Better Reporting Needed to Accurately Estimate Medical Error as Cause of Death in U.S.
Clinical question: What is the contribution of hospital-based medical errors to national mortality in the U.S. compared to other causes listed by...
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Hospital Admission, Stroke Clinic Follow-up Improve Outcomes for Patients with Transient Ischemic Attack, Minor Ischemic Stroke
Clinical question: How do guideline-based care and outcomes of patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor ischemic stroke differ...
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Left Atrial Appendage Closure Noninferior to Warfain for Cardioembolic Event Prophylaxis in Nonvalvular Afibrillation
Clinical question: Is mechanical, left atrial appendage (LAA) closure as effective as warfarin therapy in preventing cardioembolic events in...
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Tramadol Associated with Increased Rate of Hypoglycemia
Clinical question: Does tramadol increase rates of hospitalization from hypoglycemia compared to other opioids? Background: As tramadol use has...
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Longer Surgeries Associated with Increased VTE Risk
Clinical question: Does duration of surgical procedure influence venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk? Background: The relationship between surgical...