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Surgical-Site-Infection Risk Not Associated with Prophylactic Antibiotic Timing

Author:
Allison L. Smith, MD
Emily Tarvin, MD
J. Daniel Markley, DO
Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
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Administering antibiotics 60 minutes pre-incision doesn’t significantly reduce post-operative infection rates: JAMA study

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Proton-Pump Inhibitors Associated with Increased Mortality Risk

Author:
Allison L. Smith, MD
Emily Tarvin, MD
J. Daniel Markley, DO
Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
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Is the use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) associated with risk of mortality or combined risk of death or rehospitalization in older patients...

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Diabetes Mellitus Does Not Increase Risk of Surgical Complications after Elective Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Author:
Allison L. Smith, MD
Emily Tarvin, MD
J. Daniel Markley, DO
Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Section OF

Does uncontrolled diabetes mellitus increase risk for post-operative complications after elective joint replacement surgery?

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Duty-Hour Reforms Reduce Work Hours with No Impact on Resident, Patient Outcomes

Author:
Allison L. Smith, MD
Emily Tarvin, MD
J. Daniel Markley, DO
Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Section OF

What are the effects of the 2011 resident duty-hour requirements on first-year residents’ well-being and patient safety?

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Elevated Lactate Levels Correlate with Adverse Outcomes in Acute PE

Author:
Allison L. Smith, MD
Emily Tarvin, MD
J. Daniel Markley, DO
Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Section OF

Are high plasma lactate levels associated with mortality and clinical deterioration among patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE)?

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Direct Provider Communication Not Associated with 30-Day Readmissions

Author:
Allison L. Smith, MD
Emily Tarvin, MD
J. Daniel Markley, DO
Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Section OF

How often do inpatient providers report direct communication with outpatient providers, and how is direct communication associated with 30-day...

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Suboptimal Outcomes Using IVC Filters for VTE Prophylaxis, Treatment

Author:
Allison L. Smith, MD
Emily Tarvin, MD
J. Daniel Markley, DO
Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Section OF

In patients who undergo inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis or treatment, what are the...

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Prediction Model Identifies Potentially Avoidable 30-Day Readmissions

Author:
Allison L. Smith, MD
Emily Tarvin, MD
J. Daniel Markley, DO
Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Section OF

Can a prediction model based on administrative and clinical data identify potentially avoidable 30-day readmissions in medical patients prior to...

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Surgical-Site Infection Risk Not Associated with Prophylactic Antibiotic Timing

Author:
Allison L. Smith, MD
Emily Tarvin, MD
J. Daniel Markley, DO
Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Section OF

How does timing of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis affect risk of postoperative surgical-site infections (SSIs)?

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One-Year Survival Nearly 60% for Elderly Survivors of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Author:
Allison L. Smith, MD
Emily Tarvin, MD
J. Daniel Markley, DO
Kevin Flemmons, MD, SFHM
Kelly C. Sponsler, MD, FHM
Section OF

What is the long-term outcome of elderly survivors of in-hospital cardiac arrest?

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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know

Author:
Charles A. Baillie, MD
Eric N. Goren, MD
Jerry Jacob, MD
Neha Patel, MD
Craig A. Umscheid, MD, MSCE
Kai T. Xu, MD
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Updated guidelines on steroids and antivirals in Bell’s palsy treatment

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ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research

Author:
Charles A. Baillie, MD
Eric N. Goren, MD
Jerry Jacob, MD
Neha Patel, MD
Craig A. Umscheid, MD, MSCE
Kai T. Xu, MD
Section OF

Guidelines on steroids and antivirals to treat Bell’s palsy; Probiotics to reduce Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea; Rates of hemorrhage...

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Clinical Shorts

Author:
Eric A. Young, MD
Kristin A. Stratton, MD
Mel L. Anderson, MD, FACP
Section OF

INFLUENZA VACCINE EFFECTIVENESS VARIES BY AGE Case-control study of the 2010-2011 influenza vaccine found overall vaccine effectiveness to be 60...

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Procalcitonin Nears Prime Time

Author:
Eric A. Young, MD
Kristin A. Stratton, MD
Mel L. Anderson, MD, FACP
Section OF

What is the relationship between procalcitonin (ProCT) levels and radiographic abnormalities in patients with suspected pneumonia?

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Readmission after Initial Injury Is Common

Author:
Eric A. Young, MD
Kristin A. Stratton, MD
Mel L. Anderson, MD, FACP
Section OF

How frequently are patients readmitted after an initial inpatient stay for an injury, and what factors might predict readmission?

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