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Lack of fever in ESRD with S. aureus bacteremia is common
What is the incidence of fever in Staphylococcus aureus bacteremic patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) presenting to the...
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Conservative treatment for spontaneous pneumothorax?
Is conservative management of moderate to large primary spontaneous pneumothorax an acceptable alternative to interventional treatment?
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Using ultrasound guidance for adult abdominal paracentesis
What are the best practices for ultrasound use while performing abdominal paracentesis in adults?
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Is it safe to discharge patients with anemia?
What is the prevalence of anemia at the time of and after discharge from the hospital, and what is the associated morbidity and mortality at 6...
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Not All EDs Adopt Interventions to Improve Flow, Decrease Crowding
Clinical question: What is the relationship between crowding in the ED and the number of interventions adopted by the ED to address this?...
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Close INR Monitoring Might Prevent Adverse Events
Clinical question: What is the appropriate frequency of INR monitoring in the hospital and its relationship to the risk of over-anticoagulation...
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Physicians, Residents, Students Can Learn High-Value, Cost-Conscious Care
Clinical question: What are the factors that promote education in delivering high-value, cost-conscious care? Background: Healthcare costs are...
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Data Show Patients Are More Likely to Die at Night, on Weekends
Clinical question: Is there a clinical difference in rates of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and survival to discharge in patients with...
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Long-Term Βeta-Blocker Use May Cause More Harm in Patients Undergoing Surgery
Clinical question: What is the harm associated with long-term beta-blocker therapy in patients with uncomplicated hypertension undergoing non-...
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Depression Common among Physicians in Training
Clinical question: What is the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms in resident physicians? Background: Depression in resident...
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Improper Removal of Personal Protective Equipment Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Clinical question: How frequent is contamination of skin and clothing during personal protective equipment (PPE) removal, and can it be prevented...
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New Model May Predict Risk of Acute Kidney Injury in Orthopedic Patients
Clinical question: What is the risk of acute kidney injury after orthopedic surgery, and does it impact mortality? Background: Current studies...
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Treating Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Can Be Dangerous
Clinical question: Does treating asymptomatic bacteriuria (AB) cause harm in women? Background: In women with recurrent UTIs, AB is often treated...