Tao Xu, MD
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Functional Impairment Boosts Readmission for Medicare Seniors
May 5, 2015
Clinical question: Is functional impairment associated with an increased risk of 30-day readmission? Background: Many Medicare seniors suffer from some level of impairment in functional status, which, in turn, has been linked to high healthcare utilization.
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Delirium, Falls Reduced by Nonpharmacological Intervention
May 5, 2015
Clinical question: Are multicomponent, nonpharmacological interventions effective in decreasing delirium and falls? Background: Delirium is prevalent among elderly hospitalized patients and is associated with increased morbidity, length of stay, healthcare costs, and risk of institutionalization.
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Bridging Anticoagulation for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
May 5, 2015
Bridging prior to procedures linked with higher bleeding risk, adverse outcomes