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Once-Weekly Antibiotic Might Be Effective for Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin Infections

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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Research suggests intravenous dalbavancin similarly efficacious to intravenous vancomycin

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Once-Weekly Antibiotic Might Be Effective for Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin Infections

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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Research suggests intravenous dalbavancin similarly efficacious to intravenous vancomycin

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Outperforms Noctural Oxygen for Blood Pressure Reduction

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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CPAP better at decreasing 24-hour mean arterial pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, cardiac risk factors...

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Lactate Clearance Portends Better Outcomes after Cardiac Arrest

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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Lower lactate levels, greater clearance associated with better survival, neurological outcomes

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Time to Meds Matters for Patients with Cardiac Arrest Due to Nonshockable Rhythms

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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Earlier administration of epinephrine associated with better survival outcomes

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Frailty Indices Tool Predicts Post-Operative Complications, Mortality after Elective Surgery in Geriatric Patients

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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Tool uses pre-operative comprehensive geriatric assessment that includes fraily measurement

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Pre-Operative Use of Angiotension Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Angiotension Receptor Blockers Examined in Elective Joint Replacement Surgery

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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ACEI/ARB administration associated with higher risk of intra-operative hypotension, acute kidney injury

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No Mortality Difference Associated with Pre-Operative Beta Blocker Use for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Without Recent Myocardial Infarction

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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Pre-operative beta blocker use not found to improve outcomes, but is linked with slightly higher rates of atrial fibrillation

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Delirium Severity Scoring System CAM-S Correlates with Length of Stay, Mortality

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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Enhanced confusion assessment method scoring system associates delirium severity, inpatient outcomes

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Thrombolytics in Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Lower Mortality, Increased Bleeding

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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Patients with hemodynamic instability and massive PE, or those not responding to anticoagulation, may benefit

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Interventions Effective in Preventing Hospital Readmissions

Author:
Anthony Worsham, MD, MS
Charles A. Pizanis, MD
Patrick Rendon, MD
Dana Davis, MD
Jens Langsjoen, MD
J. Rush Pierce Jr., MD, MPH
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Home visits, self-care suppport, patient education can help reduce 30-day rehospitalizations

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