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SER-109, an Oral Microbiome Therapy for rCDI
April 3, 2023
Dr. Arobelidze Clinical question: In patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI), is the use of oral microbiome therapy associated with reduced risk of recurrence of the...
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7-day Antibiotic Treatment is Noninferior to 14 Days in Afebrile Men with UTI
April 3, 2023
Dr. Modha Clinical question: Are 14 days of antibiotic treatment better than 7 days in afebrile men with urinary tract infection (UTI)? Background: In the era of antibiotic stewardship, a large...
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Oral Tebipenem Pivoxil Hydrobromide is Noninferior to IV Ertapenem in Complicated UTI
April 3, 2023
Dr. Modha Clinical question: Is oral carbapenem tebipenem effective in treating complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Background: Antimicrobial resistance among pathogens, especially...
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Association of Chronic Medication Adherence with ED Visits and Hospitalizations
April 3, 2023
Dr. Gibson Clinical question: Is there an association between chronic medication adherence and emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations? Background: Medication adherence for...
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Antibiotic Overuse After Discharge: A Multi-hospital Cohort Study
March 1, 2023
Clinical question: Do patients need continued antibiotics after leaving the hospital? Background: Despite inpatient antimicrobial stewardship programs, studies suggest that up to half of antibiotics...
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Acetaminophen Rises Systolic Blood Pressure in Those with Hypertension
March 1, 2023
Clinical question: Does regular intake of acetaminophen cause an increase in blood pressure? Background: Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used analgesics in the world. Because of its...
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Effectiveness of Oxycodone Hydrochloride vs. Combination Acetaminophen and Codeine for Subacute Pain After Fractures Managed Surgically: A Randomized Controlled Trial
March 1, 2023
Clinical question: Do less potent opioids suffice for adequate pain control for patients with surgically managed fractures? Background: For post-surgical pain management at time of discharge,...
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Breaking News: X-waiver Eliminated
January 25, 2023
On January 12, 2023, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the immediate elimination of the X-waiver for...
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Update: Caring for COVID-19 Patients in the Hospital
January 3, 2023
Severe cases of COVID-19 infections continue to necessitate hospitalization more than two and a half years after the pandemic first hit. A total of 26,996 patients were hospitalized with COVID-19 in...
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Cephalosporins: How Vital Are They in a Hospitalist’s Toolkit?
December 1, 2022
Case A 57-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus presented to the emergency department with complaints of chills, fever, and productive cough progressively worsening...