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New Oral Anticoagulants Safe and Effective for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Clinical question: Is there a difference in efficacy and safety among new oral anticoagulants compared to warfarin in subgroups of patients with...
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Sepsis Diagnoses Are Common in ED, but Many Septic Patients in the ED Do Not Receive Antibiotics
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Clinical question: Has the frequency of sepsis rates, along with administration of antibiotics in U.S.
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Multifaceted Discharge Interventions Reduce Rates of Pediatric Readmission and Post-Hospital ED Utilization
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Clinical question: Do interventions at discharge reduce the rate of readmissions and post-hospitalization ED visits among pediatric patients?...
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Warfarin Initiation in Atrial Fibrillation Associated with Increased Short-Term Risk of Stroke
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Clinical question: Is the initiation of warfarin associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib...
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Comorbidities Contribute to Potentially Avoidable Hospital Readmissions
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Clinical question: What is the role of comorbidities in 30-day potentially avoidable readmissions? Background: Higher comorbidity burden has been...
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Uncomplicated Skin Infections in Ambulatory Setting Commonly Involve Avoidable Antibiotic Exposure
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Clinical question: What are the current prescribing practices for antibiotics used to treat skin and soft tissue infections in the outpatient...
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Resident Handoff Bundle Reduces Medical Errors and Adverse Events, Improves Handoff Quality
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Clinical question: In a pediatric inpatient setting, is the use of a handoff program associated with improved patient safety measures and handoff...
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Modified IV Acetylcysteine Infusion Reduces Adverse Effects
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Clinical question: Does a shorter regimen of IV acetylcysteine reduce adverse effects compared to the standard regimen? Background: Acetaminophen...
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No Mortality Benefit with Treatment of Single Peripheral Pulmonary Emboli
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Clinical question: Does treatment of single peripheral pulmonary emboli impact mortality and rates of post-discharge venous thromboembolism (VTE...
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Healthcare-Associated Infections Continue to Impact the U.S. Healthcare System Financially
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Clinical question: What is the estimated cost of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) to the U.S. healthcare system? Background: In spite of...
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Hospitalist Reviews on Healthcare-associated Infections, Mortality Benefit with Single Peripheral Pulmonary Emboli, Oral Anticoagulants to Treat Atrial Fibrillation
- Author:
- Allison L. Smith, MD
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- Olamide Zaka, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly L. Sopko, MD, FHM
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Also reviewed this month: comorbidities and avoidable hospital readmissions, effect of resident handoff bundles on medical errors, pediatric...
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
- Author:
- Emily Tarvin, MD
- Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
- Laine J. Murphey, MD, PhD
- J. Daniel Markley, DO
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
- Section OF
Revised GOLD guidelines describe updated approach to COPD diagnosis, management
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ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research
- Author:
- Emily Tarvin, MD
- Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
- Laine J. Murphey Md, PhD
- J. Daniel Markley, DO
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
- Section OF
Systematic review highlights several interventions that improve discharge handovers; Longer duration of in-hospital cardiac resuscitation...
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
- Author:
- Kelly Cunningham Sponsler, MD
- Neesha Choma, MD, MPH
- Kelly Sopko, MD
- Joshua Labrin, MD
- Angela Horton, MD
- Allison Smith, MD
- Shelley Ellis, MD, MPH
- Section OF
Suboptimal Quality of Life and Burnout are Common in Internal-Medicine Residents
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What Is the Appropriate Use of Antibiotics In Acute Exacerbations of COPD?
- Author:
- Kelly Cunningham Sponsler, MD
- J. Daniel Markley, DO
- Joshua Labrin, MD
Antibiotics are not recommended as empiric therapy for all patients with AECOPD