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Using POCUS of the Internal Jugular Vein to Predict Central Venous Pressure
December 1, 2022
Dr. Lawson Clinical question: Does point of care ultrasound (POCUS) of the internal jugular vein accurately predict central venous pressure? Background: Assessing volume status is critical to...
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Parathyroidectomy Does Not Reduce Mortality or Morbidity in Mild Primary Hyperparathyroidism
December 1, 2022
Dr. Morvant Clinical question: Does parathyroidectomy improve mortality or morbidity in mild primary hyperparathyroidism? Background: It is known that in patients with severe hypercalcemia or...
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The Use of Magnesium Sulfate for Acute COPD Exacerbations
December 1, 2022
Dr. Sundararaghavan Clinical question: Can magnesium sulfate be used as an efficacious adjunct therapy in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
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The Bleeding Risk of NOACs in Patients on Systemic or Topical Azole Therapy
December 1, 2022
Dr. Sundararaghavan Clinical Question: Is there an increased bleeding risk in patients with atrial fibrillation on novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) that are concurrently on systemic fluconazole...
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Hospitalists Can Reliably Diagnose DVT with POCUS
December 1, 2022
Dr. Peterson Clinical question: Can hospitalists safely and accurately perform bedside deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ultrasounds to promptly diagnose DVT? Background: DVTs are a common source of...
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Benefits of Triple Inhaler Therapy for Patients with Moderate to Severe Asthma
December 1, 2022
Dr. Magee Clinical Question: Does triple inhaler therapy improve outcomes over dual inhaler therapy in patients with moderate to severe asthma? Background: For patients with moderate and severe...
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Prediction of End-stage Kidney Disease Using Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate With and Without Race
October 3, 2022
Dr. Choksi Clinical question: Does using old and new chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration (CKD-EPI) equations alone have a better predictive value for two-year incidence of end-stage...
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Antiplatelet Therapy Does Not Improve Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19 and May Increase the Risk of Bleeding
October 3, 2022
Clinical question: Do antiplatelet agents improve organ support-free days among critically ill adults with COVID-19? Background: COVID-19 is known to increase the risk for thrombotic events, and...
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International Validation of Syncope Risk Assessment Score
October 3, 2022
Dr. Fritz Clinical question: Does the Canadian Syncope Risk Score (CSRS) compare favorably to another scoring system, Osservatorio Epidemiologico della Sincope nel Lazio (OESIL) in predicting...
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Sodium-containing Acetaminophen Intake Increases the Risk of CVD and All-cause Mortality
October 3, 2022
Dr. Hoque Clinical question: Does the use of sodium-containing acetaminophen increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality in patients with and without a history of...