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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
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
- Section OF
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
- Section OF
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?