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Coding Corner: Come on In (Patient)!
December 2, 2024
A 38-year-old woman with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) is admitted to the emergency department-run observation unit at a local community hospital for a severe UTI and is...
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Hospital Medicine Now and in the Future: Ad Astra Per Aspera
December 2, 2024
Dr. Howell, like many hospitalists, helped operationalize the COVID-19 clinical infrastructure on the wards during the pandemic. Ad Astra Per Aspera is an ancient Latin motto used by numerous...
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Higher Rates of Major Hemorrhage with Rivaroxaban and Warfarin
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: How effective and safe are apixaban versus rivaroxaban versus warfarin in patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF)? Background: Apixaban, rivaroxaban, and...
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Detectable MNPs in Carotid Artery Plaques Are Associated with a Higher Risk of Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, or Death
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: Do patients with carotid artery plaque containing detectable microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) have a higher risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death? Background:...
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Improving HF Outcomes in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: The Role of Semaglutide
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: Does semaglutide improve heart failure (HF) symptoms in patients with obesity-related HF and type 2 diabetes? Background: Obesity-related HF and type 2 diabetes are prevalent...
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Acute Cardiac Events are Common Among Adults 50 Years or Older Hospitalized with RSV and Associated with Severe Disease
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: How common are acute cardiac events among hospitalized older adults (50 years or older) with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and what are the associated risk...
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Recurrence of Thromboses After Distal DVT
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: What is the incidence of recurrence of venous thrombosis after a distal deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Background: Distal DVTs are frequently found but debate remains around whether...
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Summary of Advantages of GLP-1 Analogs in PCOS Patients
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: What is the role of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogs in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Background: GLP-1 analogs have been shown to improve outcomes in a variety of...
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Gabapentinoids and Risk for Severe Exacerbation in COPD
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: Is gabapentinoid use associated with severe exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Background: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a...
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Initiation of Medications for AUD Prior to Discharge Leads to Lower Rates of Return to Hospital
December 2, 2024
linical question: How does the initiation of medications for alcohol use disorder (AUD) at discharge affect 30-day post-discharge outcomes? Background: AUD is highly prevalent (affecting...