Preetham Talari, MD
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De-Mystifying Performance Measures for Hospitalists: Mortality
February 2, 2026
Mortality is the ultimate outcome metric for patient care. In the hospital, measuring mortality appears simple and straightforward, but upon considering the layers of attribution and risk...
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Delayed ICU Transfer Affects Mortality and Length of Stay
October 17, 2016
Can an objective measurement of critical illness inform intensive care unit (ICU) transfer timeliness?
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IV Fluid Can Save Lives in Hemodynamically Stable Patients with Sepsis
October 17, 2016
Does increased fluid administration in patients with sepsis with intermediate lactate levels improve outcomes?
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Real-World Safety and Effectiveness of Oral Anticoagulants for Afib
October 10, 2016
Which oral anticoagulants are safest and most effective in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation?
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Prescribing Naloxone for Patients on Long-Term Opioid Therapy
October 10, 2016
Does naloxone co-prescription for patients on long-term opioids for pain prevent opioid-related adverse events?
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Palliative Care May Improve End-of-Life Care for Patients with ESRD, Cardiopulmonary Failure, Frailty
October 7, 2016
Is there a difference in family-rated quality of care for patients dying with different serious illnesses?
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Updated Guideline for Acute Diarrheal Infection
October 3, 2016
What are current recommendations for diagnosis, management, and prevention of acute gastrointestinal infection in immune-competent adults?
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Risk-Assessment Models Are Unreliable Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism
October 3, 2016
Do risk-assessment models (RAMs) accurately predict which hospitalized medical patients are at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
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Acute HIV Causes Transient Neurologic Findings
October 1, 2016
How common are neurologic findings in acute HIV infection?
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Two-Minute Screen Effective for Post-Op Delirium
October 1, 2016
Is the 10-point cognitive screener (10-CS) effective in screening for delirium in older adults with hip fracture?
