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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bridging prior to procedures linked with higher bleeding risk, adverse outcomes

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Impact of Peri-Operative Beta Blockers on Cardiovascular Morbidity, Mortality

Author:
Meghan Sebasky, MD
Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
Leslie Martin, MD
Courtney O’Rourke, DO
Remus Popa, MD, FHM
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Clinical question: What is the impact of peri-operative beta blockers on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgery...

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Resident Handoff Program Associated with Improved Inpatient Outcomes

Author:
Meghan Sebasky, MD
Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
Leslie Martin, MD
Courtney O’Rourke, DO
Remus Popa, MD, FHM
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Clinical question: Does the implementation of a handoff program lead to improved patient safety? Background: Communication failure at the time of...

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Automated Early Warning, Response System Could Improve Sepsis Outcomes

Author:
Meghan Sebasky, MD
Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
Leslie Martin, MD
Courtney O’Rourke, DO
Remus Popa, MD, FHM
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Clinical question: Does implementation of an electronic sepsis detection and response system improve patient outcomes? Background: It is known...

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Intermittent, Continuous Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapies Are Comparable

Author:
Meghan Sebasky, MD
Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
Leslie Martin, MD
Courtney O’Rourke, DO
Remus Popa, MD, FHM
Division OF

Clinical question: Is intermittent proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy comparable to the current standard of continuous PPI infusion for high risk...

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VTE Treatment Strategies Don't Differ in Efficacy, Safety

Author:
Meghan Sebasky, MD
Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
Leslie Martin, MD
Courtney O’Rourke, DO
Remus Popa, MD, FHM
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Clinical question: Are there differences in efficacy and safety between the treatment strategies for acute venous thromboembolism (VTE)?...

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Antimicrobial Prescribing Common in Inpatient Setting

Author:
Meghan Sebasky, MD
Deepak Asudani, MD, MPH, FHM
Robert El-Kareh, MD, MPH, MS
Leslie Martin, MD
Courtney O’Rourke, DO
Remus Popa, MD, FHM
Division OF

Clinical question: What is the daily prevalence of antimicrobial use in acute-care hospitals? Background: Inappropriate antimicrobial use is...

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