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Oral Steroids Not Inferior to Intravenous Steroids in Multiple Sclerosis Relapses
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- William Carter, MD
- David Kitchell, MD
- Alan Hathcock, MD
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Clinical question: Is there any difference between oral and intravenous methylprednisolone for multiple sclerosis relapses? Background: When...
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Differences in Care, Outcomes for In-Hospital Versus Community-Onset Stroke
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- William Carter, MD
- David Kitchell, MD
- Alan Hathcock, MD
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Clinical question: Are there any differences in care and outcomes for in-hospital versus community-onset stroke? Background: In-hospital stroke...
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ED Lung Ultrasound Useful for Differentiating Cardiogenic from Noncardiogenic Dyspnea
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- William Carter, MD
- David Kitchell, MD
- Alan Hathcock, MD
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Clinical question: Is lung ultrasound a useful tool for helping to diagnose acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)? Background: Lung ultrasound...
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Coronary CT Angiography, Perfusion Imaging Effective for Evaluating Patients With Chest Pain
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- William Carter, MD
- David Kitchell, MD
- Alan Hathcock, MD
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Clinical question: When evaluating the intermediate-risk patient with chest pain, should coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) be used...
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Can Low-Risk Patients with VTE Be Discharged from ED on Rivaroxabon?
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- William Carter, MD
- David Kitchell, MD
- Alan Hathcock, MD
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Clinical question: Can a low-risk patient newly diagnosed with VTE in the ED be immediately discharged home on a direct factor Xa inhibitor?...
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Clinical Care Pathway for Cellulitis Can Help Reduce Antibiotic Use, Cost
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- William Carter, MD
- David Kitchell, MD
- Alan Hathcock, MD
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Clinical question: How would an evidence-based clinical pathway for cellulitis affect process metrics, patient outcomes, and clinical cost?...
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Chemotherapy Does Not Improve Quality of Life with End-Stage Cancer
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- William Carter, MD
- David Kitchell, MD
- Alan Hathcock, MD
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Clinical question: Does palliative chemotherapy improve quality of life (QOL) in patients with end-stage cancer, regardless of performance status...
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Post-Operative Transfusions after Noncardiac Surgery Associated with Increased Adverse Outcomes
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- William Carter, MD
- David Kitchell, MD
- Alan Hathcock, MD
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Clinical question: Do transfusions affect post-operative outcomes after noncardiac surgery? Background: Studies have demonstrated that a...
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Left Atrial Appendage Closure Favorable Over Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- William Carter, MD
- David Kitchell, MD
- Alan Hathcock, MD
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Clinical question: Is there a favorable risk-benefit ratio for left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) compared to warfarin for prevention of stroke...
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Easing the Grieving Process for Families of Patients Dying in the ICU
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- William Carter, MD
- David Kitchell, MD
- Alan Hathcock, MD
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Clinical question: Can we dignify death in the ICU and ease the grieving process by soliciting wishes from patients, families, and care team...
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In the Literature: Hospital-Based Research You Need to Know
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, SFHM
- Indranill Basu Ray, MD
- William Carter, MD
- David Lee, MD, MBA
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Lakshmi Ravipati, MD
- Luis Teixeira, MD
- Department OF
Avoid preoperative urine culture in nonurologic surgical procedures
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ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, SFHM
- Indranill Basu Ray, MD
- William Carter, MD
- David Lee, MD, MBA
- Jeremiah Newsom, MD
- Lakshmi Ravipati, MD
- Luis Teixeira, MD
- Department OF
Value of routine preoperative urine screening assessed; Impact of hospitalist-led intermediate care on patient survival; Risks of blood...
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM
- Indranill Basu Ray, MD
- William Carter, MD
- David Lee, MD, MBA
- Renee Meadows, MD Srinivas Vuppala, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
- Section OF
No difference in outcomes with brief period vs. long period of EMS-administered CPR before the first analysis of cardiac rhythm
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM
- Indranill Basu Ray, MD
- William Carter, MD
- David Lee, MD, MBA
- Renee Meadows, MD Srinivas Vuppala, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
- Section OF
Acetylcysteine does not reduce the risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury
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In the Literature: Physician Reviews of HM-Related Research
- Author:
- Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM
- Indranill Basu Ray, MD
- William Carter, MD
- David Lee, MD, MBA
- Renee Meadows, MD, FACP, SFHM Srinivas Vuppala, MD
- Frank Wharton, MD
Hospitalist views on readmission prevention;2 Characteristics of hospital ICU readmission; Effect of clopidogrel on bleeding outcomes in vascular...