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Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Prophylactic haloperidol does not improve survival in critically ill patients
Does prophylactic use of haloperidol in critically ill patients at high risk of delirium improve survival at 28 days?
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The integrated VA system is well positioned to be a leader in depression screening and treatment, and VA clinicians who care for patients with...
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Multifaceted pharmacist intervention may reduce postdischarge ED visits and readmissions
Can a multifaceted intervention by a clinical pharmacist reduce the rate of ED visits and readmission over the subsequent 180 days?
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Myeloproliferative neoplasms increase risk for arterial and venous thrombosis
What are the risks for arterial and venous thrombosis in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)?
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Steroids do not reduce mortality in patients with septic shock
Among patients with septic shock undergoing mechanical ventilation, does hydrocortisone reduce 90-day mortality?
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Prompting during rounds decreases lab utilization in patients nearing discharge
Does prompting hospitalists during interdisciplinary rounds to discontinue lab orders on patients nearing discharge result in a decrease in lab...
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Strategies to Improve Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance in Veterans With Hepatitis B Infection
Attitudes of patients as well as infectious disease, gastroenterology, and primary care providers need to be addressed to improve surveillance...