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Noninvasive Ventilation Improves Outcomes for COPD Inpatients
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: Do patients hospitalized with acute COPD exacerbations have improved outcomes with noninvasive ventilation (NIV) compared to...
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Bova Risk Model Predicts 30-Day Pulmonary Embolism-Related Complications
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: Can the Bova risk model stratify patients with acute PE into stages of increasing risk for 30-day pulmonary embolism (PE)-...
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Intracranial Bleeding Risk for Head Injury Patients on Warfarin
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
High bleeding rates reported for patients taking warfarin after minor, minimal head injuries
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Enriched Nutritional Formulas Help Heal Pressure Ulcers
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Arginine, zinc, antioxidant-supplemented formulas improve healing in malnourished patients
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High-Volume Hospitals Have Higher Readmission Rates
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: Is there an association between hospital volume and hospital readmission rates? Background: There is an established...
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Hospital Testing Overuse Done to Reassure Patients, Families
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical Question: What is the extent of, and factors associated with, testing overuse in U.S.
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Functional Impairment Boosts Readmission for Medicare Seniors
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: Is functional impairment associated with an increased risk of 30-day readmission? Background: Many Medicare seniors suffer...
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Delirium, Falls Reduced by Nonpharmacological Intervention
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: Are multicomponent, nonpharmacological interventions effective in decreasing delirium and falls? Background: Delirium is...
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Bridging Anticoagulation for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Bridging prior to procedures linked with higher bleeding risk, adverse outcomes
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Impact of Peri-Operative Beta Blockers on Cardiovascular Morbidity, Mortality
- Author:
- Meghan Sebasky, MD
- Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
- Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
- Leslie Martin, MD
- Courtney O’Rourke, DO
- Remus Popa, MD, FHM
- Division OF
Clinical question: What is the impact of peri-operative beta blockers on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgery...
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Resident Handoff Program Associated with Improved Inpatient Outcomes
- Author:
- Meghan Sebasky, MD
- Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
- Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
- Leslie Martin, MD
- Courtney O’Rourke, DO
- Remus Popa, MD, FHM
- Division OF
Clinical question: Does the implementation of a handoff program lead to improved patient safety? Background: Communication failure at the time of...
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Automated Early Warning, Response System Could Improve Sepsis Outcomes
- Author:
- Meghan Sebasky, MD
- Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
- Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
- Leslie Martin, MD
- Courtney O’Rourke, DO
- Remus Popa, MD, FHM
- Division OF
Clinical question: Does implementation of an electronic sepsis detection and response system improve patient outcomes? Background: It is known...
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Intermittent, Continuous Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapies Are Comparable
- Author:
- Meghan Sebasky, MD
- Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
- Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
- Leslie Martin, MD
- Courtney O’Rourke, DO
- Remus Popa, MD, FHM
- Division OF
Clinical question: Is intermittent proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy comparable to the current standard of continuous PPI infusion for high risk...
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VTE Treatment Strategies Don't Differ in Efficacy, Safety
- Author:
- Meghan Sebasky, MD
- Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
- Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
- Leslie Martin, MD
- Courtney O’Rourke, DO
- Remus Popa, MD, FHM
- Division OF
Clinical question: Are there differences in efficacy and safety between the treatment strategies for acute venous thromboembolism (VTE)?...
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Antimicrobial Prescribing Common in Inpatient Setting
- Author:
- Meghan Sebasky, MD
- Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
- Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
- Leslie Martin, MD
- Courtney O’Rourke, DO
- Remus Popa, MD, FHM
- Division OF
Clinical question: What is the daily prevalence of antimicrobial use in acute-care hospitals? Background: Inappropriate antimicrobial use is...