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Adam Wachter, MD

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    News

    Use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for heart failure

    August 16, 2021

    Hospitalist use of POCUS may include guiding procedures, aiding in diagnosis, and assessing effectiveness of treatment.

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    Aspirin and warfarin together leads to increased bleeding without reducing thrombotic events

    June 9, 2020

    In patients taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation (AFib) or venous thromboembolism (VTE), how often is aspirin used without a clear indication, and what are the clinical outcomes for these patients?

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    Anticoagulant therapy for AFib in patients with end-stage renal disease

    August 23, 2019

    Apixaban may be safer than warfarin for patients who have ESRD and who plan for anticoagulation because of AFib.

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    Opinion

    Does supplemental oxygen help COPD patients who have chronic stable moderate hypoxia?

    August 1, 2018

    Oxygen therapy for some COPD patients would not affect overall quality of life, including functional status and mood.

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    Text paging practices need improvement, standardization

    December 31, 2017

    Text paging practices need improvement, standardization Clinical question: What is the content and structure of patient care–related text paging sent in the inpatient setting? Background: Text paging has become a common form of communication among members of the inpatient multidisciplinary...

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    Metformin Continues to Be First-Line Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes

    July 1, 2016

    Clinical question: Which medications are most safe and effective at managing type 2 diabetes? Background: Patients and practitioners need an updated review of the evidence to select the optimal medication for type 2 diabetes management. Study design: Systematic review. Synopsis: The authors

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    Reevaluating Cardiovascular Risk after TIA

    July 1, 2016

    Clinical question: What is the prognosis of patients who have a TIA or minor stroke? Background: Prior studies had estimated the risk in the three months following a TIA or minor stroke of having a stroke or acute coronary syndrome (ACS) as 12% to 20%, but this may not reflect the risk of modern

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    Single Dose of Dexamethasone Not an Alternative to ‘Steroid Burst’ for Acute Asthma Treatment

    June 27, 2016

    Clinical question: Is one dose of dexamethasone comparable to five days of prednisone for treating mild-to-moderate asthma exacerbations? Background: Corticosteroids are the mainstay of initial treatment for asthma exacerbations.

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    Interhospital Transfer Handoff Practice Variance at U.S. Tertiary Care Centers

    June 24, 2016

    Clinical question: How do interhospital handoff practices differ among U.S. tertiary care centers, and what challenges and innovations have providers encountered? Background: Little has been studied regarding interhospital transfers.

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    Oral Steroids as Good as NSAIDs for Acute Gout

    June 24, 2016

    Clinical question: Are oral steroids as effective as NSAIDs in treating acute gout? Background: Two small trials have suggested that oral steroids are as effective as NSAIDs in treating acute gout.

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