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Mel L. Anderson, MD, FACP

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    Suboptimal statin response predicts future risk

    June 29, 2020

    What are the differences in LDL cholesterol responses among primary prevention patients prescribed statins, and do those differences predict future cardiovascular risk?

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    PAP use associated with lower mortality

    June 26, 2020

    What is the association between positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and mortality at long-interval follow-up?

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    Prescribe antibiotics wisely

    January 12, 2018

    What is the incidence of antibiotic-associated adverse drug events (ADEs) among adult inpatients?

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    Check orthostatic vital signs within 1 minute

    January 11, 2018

    What is the relationship between timing of measurement of postural blood pressure (BP) and adverse clinical outcomes?

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    Clinical Shorts

    February 2, 2013

    INFLUENZA VACCINE EFFECTIVENESS VARIES BY AGE Case-control study of the 2010-2011 influenza vaccine found overall vaccine effectiveness to be 60%, ranging from 69% in those ages 3 to 8 to just 36% in those 65 or older. Citation: Treanor JJ, Talbot HK, Ohmit SE, et al.

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    Procalcitonin Nears Prime Time

    February 2, 2013

    What is the relationship between procalcitonin (ProCT) levels and radiographic abnormalities in patients with suspected pneumonia?

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    Readmission after Initial Injury Is Common

    February 2, 2013

    How frequently are patients readmitted after an initial inpatient stay for an injury, and what factors might predict readmission?

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    Daily Sedation Interruption among Intubated Not Helpful

    February 2, 2013

    Does sedation by protocol, in combination with daily sedative interruption, reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation and ICU stay?

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    Risk for Falls Might Not Affect Anticoagulation Decision

    February 2, 2013

    Do patients on oral anticoagulation with high fall risk have an increased incidence of major bleeding?

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    Improving Transitions from ED to Inpatient Care

    February 2, 2013

    Can a multidisciplinary focus group identify “best practices” for ensuring efficient and effective transitions of care between the ED and the inpatient setting?

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