Martina Stehlikova, MD
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Prices for Common Procedures Not Readily Available
June 19, 2013
Study finds wide pricing variations for elective total hip arthroplasty
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Physician Reviews of Hospital Medicine-Related Research
June 1, 2013
Reviews include dabigatran vs. warfarin for extended VTE treatment, rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis, hypothermia protocol and cardiac arrest, and many more
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How is Acute Pericarditis Diagnosed and Treated?
November 1, 2012
Pericarditis is the most common pericardial disease encountered by hospitalists, and as many as 5% of chest pain cases unattributable to myocardial infarction (MI) are diagnosed with pericarditis
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When Is Testing for Thrombophilia Indicated?
October 1, 2012
Thrombophilia can now be identified in more than half of all patients presenting with venous thromboembolism (VTE), and testing for underlying causes of thrombophilia has become widespread.
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ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research
July 3, 2012
Nearly all CDIs related to exposure in healthcare setting; CT angiography safe to determine ED discharge in potential ACS; predicting physiological deterioration through EMR use; accuracy of rapid influenza diagnostic tests; multifaceted QI intervention improves ACS therapy adherence; rivaroxaban vs. heparin plus vitamin K antagonist for PE treatment; coronary stent implantation in CAD; prolonged prophylaxis use in hip-replacement patients.
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
June 6, 2012
Reduced ICU bed availability can lead to less-aggressive patient care
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ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research
May 23, 2012
Hospitalists in general are happy, but many report risk of burnout