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Erin Rule, MD

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    Cardiovascular Disease and Risk of Hip Fracture

    October 27, 2014

    Clinical question: Is the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with the risk of subsequent hip fracture? Background: Osteoporosis and CVD are regarded as independent, age-related conditions.

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    OTC Analgesics Not Associated with Acute Decompensation in Cirrhotic Patients

    October 27, 2014

    Clinical question: Do over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics lead to acute hepatic decompensation among patients with cirrhosis? Background: In theory, intake of acetaminophen and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can worsen hepatic function and lead to complications among cirrhotic pat

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    Lower Perioperative Mortality with Endovascular Vs. Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

    October 27, 2014

    Clinical question: How do perioperative and long-term morbidity and mortality compare in endovascular and open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? Background: Open AAA repair has relatively high perioperative mortality.

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    Discontinuation of Beta Blockers Increases Risk of Postoperative Myocardial Infarction and Death

    October 27, 2014

    Clinical question: Does perioperative beta-blocker discontinuation affect postoperative myocardial infarction (MI) in low-risk patients undergoing joint arthroplasty? Background: Recent trials show no benefit of perioperative beta blockers in reducing the incidence of perioperative myocardial inf

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    Cancer Guideline for VTE Prophylaxis for Inpatients and Long-Term Treatment With Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Acute VTE

    October 27, 2014

    Clinical question: On what aspects of VTE management in cancer patients are there consensus among the major guideline panels? Background: VTE is a common and serious complication of cancer.

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    Trauma Patients with Pulmonary Embolism Might Not Have DVT on Imaging of Lower Extremities

    October 27, 2014

    Clinical question: What is the relationship between acute DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE) in trauma patients? Background: Major trauma is associated with an increased risk of acute DVT and PE. It is assumed that the majority of PEs arise from DVTs in the lower extremities.

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    Eliminating Adverse Events and Redundant Tests Could Generate U.S. Healthcare Savings

    October 27, 2014

    Clinical question: Using available data, what is the estimated cost savings of eliminating adverse events and avoiding redundant tests? Background: Reimbursement schemes are changing such that hospitals are reimbursed less for some adverse events.

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    High Perioperative Oxygen Fraction Does Not Improve Surgical-Site Infection Frequency after Abdominal Surgery

    October 27, 2014

    Clinical question: Does the use of 80% oxygen perioperatively in abdominal surgery decrease the frequency of surgical-site infection within 14 days without increasing the rate of pulmonary complications? Background: Low oxygen tension in wounds can negatively impact immune response and healing.

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    In the Literature: February 2010

    February 2, 2010

    The latest HM-related research you need to know

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