Management of Inpatient Nausea: Pathways, Pharmacology, and Practice
July 1, 2026
In this engaging session, Annie Massart, MD, associate professor in the division of hospital medicine and associate vice chair of faculty development in the department of medicine at Emory University...
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How Should Vitamin D Levels be Interpreted in Patients with IBD?
October 1, 2025
A 35-year-old male with Crohn’s disease (CD) presents with diarrhea, frequent abdominal cramps, and fatigue. He is on a tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitor, infliximab 5 mg/kg infusion...
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Operative Versus Non-Operative Treatment of Acute Cholecystitis in Older Adults with Multiple Comorbidities–Advocating for Definitive Care
July 31, 2025
Clinical question: In patients 65 years and older, with multimorbidity, and presenting with acute cholecystitis, is operative treatment more efficacious than non-operative treatment? Background:...
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Risk of Major GI Adverse Events with Use of Potassium Binders in the Hospital
April 1, 2025
Clinical question: Are the new potassium binders, patiromer, and sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC) safer than sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS)? Background: Potassium binders were created to...
Gastrointestinal Risks Associated with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients with Obesity
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: What is the risk of gastrointestinal adverse events associated with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists used for weight loss compared to...
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Lactated Ringers in the First 24 Hours of Hospitalization May Improve Acute Pancreatitis Severity
October 1, 2024
Ms. Thuy Dam Clinical question: Does the administration of lactated ringers (LR) in the first 24 hours of admission reduce the risk of more severe forms of acute pancreatitis compared to normal...
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Periprocedural Management of Patients with AF Receiving a DOAC Undergoing a Digestive Endoscopy
March 1, 2024
Clinical question: How long should patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) on a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) hold anticoagulation when undergoing endoscopy? Background: Given limited direct...
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CT for Evaluation of Acute Abdominal Pain is Less Accurate Without Contrast
September 1, 2023
Dr. Gordon Clinical question: How does the addition of contrast to a CT abdomen and pelvis ordered to evaluate abdominal pain in an emergency department (ED) setting impact diagnostic...
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Updates on Gastroenterology and Hepatology
July 5, 2023
Dr. Sears’s fun, fast-paced speaking style peppered with her wellness moments (and El Arroyo quotes) always make for an excellent learning experience. Her quick recap on acute pancreatitis...
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Moderate Fluid Resuscitation Preferred Over Aggressive Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis
June 1, 2023
Dr. Houston Clinical question: Does early, aggressive, fluid resuscitation improve clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis when compared to moderate fluid resuscitation? Background: Studies...