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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
January 11, 2012
Pneumonia patients experiencing delayed clinical stability have increased risk of post-discharge complications
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What Is the Best Approach for the Evaluation and Management of Endocrine Incidentalomas?
November 2, 2011
Inpatient approach to endocrine incidentalomas should include characterization of the clinical signs and symptoms, size, function, and malignant potential of the lesion
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
October 12, 2011
Atrial fibrillation associated with increased risk of mortality in patients with MI
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
September 14, 2011
Transcatheter aortic-valve replacement not inferior to surgical replacement in high-risk patients
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What Is the Best E&M of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia?
September 2, 2011
Management of HIT includes the continuation of a nonheparin anticoagulant for at least 30 days after diagnosis. Warfarin should not be used until the platelet count has reached 150x109/L.
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
August 3, 2011
Screening for AAA; Adverse events in atrial fibrillation; Biological treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases; Steroid treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases; Levofloxacin for H. pylori; Natural history of tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy; Predicting postoperative pulmonary complications; Code status and goals of care in the ICU
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
July 19, 2011
Corticosteroids improve survival in severe alcoholic hepatitis
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In the Literature: HM-Related Research You Need to Know
July 1, 2011
Physician reviews of the latest research, including risks of preoperative tobacco use, timing of perioperative beta blocker use and outcomes, outcomes of atenolol vs. metoporopol for perioperative beta blockade, and continuous vs. bolus dose diuretics in CHF.
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
June 22, 2011
Atenolol more effective at reducing perioperative mortality than metoprolol
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In the Literature: HM-Related Research You Need to Know
June 1, 2011
Physician reviews of the latest research, including eplerenone and heart failure mortality, fidaxomicin for C. difficile diarrhea, guidelines for intensive insulin therapy, and unplanned transfers to the ICU
