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D-Dimer Not Reliable Marker to Stop Anticoagulation Therapy
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: In patients with a first unprovoked VTE, is it safe to use a normalized D-dimer test to stop anticoagulation therapy?...
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Noninvasive Ventilation Improves Outcomes for COPD Inpatients
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: Do patients hospitalized with acute COPD exacerbations have improved outcomes with noninvasive ventilation (NIV) compared to...
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Bova Risk Model Predicts 30-Day Pulmonary Embolism-Related Complications
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: Can the Bova risk model stratify patients with acute PE into stages of increasing risk for 30-day pulmonary embolism (PE)-...
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Intracranial Bleeding Risk for Head Injury Patients on Warfarin
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
High bleeding rates reported for patients taking warfarin after minor, minimal head injuries
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Enriched Nutritional Formulas Help Heal Pressure Ulcers
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Arginine, zinc, antioxidant-supplemented formulas improve healing in malnourished patients
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High-Volume Hospitals Have Higher Readmission Rates
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: Is there an association between hospital volume and hospital readmission rates? Background: There is an established...
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Hospital Testing Overuse Done to Reassure Patients, Families
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical Question: What is the extent of, and factors associated with, testing overuse in U.S.
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Functional Impairment Boosts Readmission for Medicare Seniors
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: Is functional impairment associated with an increased risk of 30-day readmission? Background: Many Medicare seniors suffer...
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Delirium, Falls Reduced by Nonpharmacological Intervention
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Clinical question: Are multicomponent, nonpharmacological interventions effective in decreasing delirium and falls? Background: Delirium is...
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Bridging Anticoagulation for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
- Author:
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Maria Reyna, MD
- Tao Xu, MD
- Tuyet-Trinh Truong, MD
- Vinh-Tung Nguyen, MD
- Division OF
Bridging prior to procedures linked with higher bleeding risk, adverse outcomes
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Cardiovascular Disease and Risk of Hip Fracture
- Author:
- Jill Goldenberg, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Brian Markoff, MD, FHM
- Erin Rule, MD
- Andrew Dunn, MD, FACP, FHM
- Division Of General
Clinical question: Is the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with the risk of subsequent hip fracture? Background: Osteoporosis...
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OTC Analgesics Not Associated with Acute Decompensation in Cirrhotic Patients
- Author:
- Jill Goldenberg, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Brian Markoff, MD, FHM
- Erin Rule, MD
- Andrew Dunn, MD, FACP, FHM
- Division Of General
Clinical question: Do over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics lead to acute hepatic decompensation among patients with cirrhosis? Background: In theory...
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Lower Perioperative Mortality with Endovascular Vs. Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Author:
- Jill Goldenberg, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Brian Markoff, MD, FHM
- Erin Rule, MD
- Andrew Dunn, MD, FACP, FHM
- Division Of General
Clinical question: How do perioperative and long-term morbidity and mortality compare in endovascular and open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm...
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Discontinuation of Beta Blockers Increases Risk of Postoperative Myocardial Infarction and Death
- Author:
- Jill Goldenberg, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Brian Markoff, MD, FHM
- Erin Rule, MD
- Andrew Dunn, MD, FACP, FHM
- Division Of General
Clinical question: Does perioperative beta-blocker discontinuation affect postoperative myocardial infarction (MI) in low-risk patients undergoing...
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Cancer Guideline for VTE Prophylaxis for Inpatients and Long-Term Treatment With Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Acute VTE
- Author:
- Jill Goldenberg, MD
- Alan Briones, MD
- Dennis Chang, MD
- Brian Markoff, MD, FHM
- Erin Rule, MD
- Andrew Dunn, MD, FACP, FHM
- Division Of General
Clinical question: On what aspects of VTE management in cancer patients are there consensus among the major guideline panels? Background: VTE is...