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In the Literature

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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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    Nutritional Support Improves Mortality in Frail, Elderly Patients

    March 1, 2023

    Clinical question: Is there a mortality benefit to optimizing nutritional status for malnourished patients with age-related frailty? Background: Age-related frailty syndrome has been associated with...

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    Mirtazapine Administration Associated with Moderate Risk of Hyponatremia

    March 1, 2023

    Clinical question: What is the incidence of hyponatremia in patients treated with mirtazapine? Background: The development of hyponatremia has been associated with selective serotonin inhibitors and...

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    Aggressive IV Fluids Plus Rectal NSAIDs Don’t Prevent Post-ERCP Pancreatitis

    January 3, 2023

    Dr. Moulder Clinical question: Does the addition of aggressive intravenous hydration to rectal nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) help prevent post-endoscopic retrograde...

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    Syncopal Event Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Driving Restriction

    January 3, 2023

    Dr. Young Clinical question: Do patients with first syncopal events suffer more motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) than patients without syncope? Background: Recommendations for driving...

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    Legionella Risk Model Guides Appropriate Testing

    January 3, 2023

    Dr. Crane Clinical question: Can select patient demographic data and risk factors help predict Legionella infection better than clinical gestalt or current Infectious Diseases Society of America...

  • Article

    Initiation of Empagliflozin in Hospitalized Patients with Acute Decompensated HF Improves Clinical and Symptomatic Outcomes at 90 Days

    January 3, 2023

    Dr. Kerley Clinical question: Does initiation of empagliflozin in hospitalized patients with acute decompensated heart failure improve clinical outcomes and symptom burden? Background: Studies...

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    Issues Related to Testing are the Most Common Source of Diagnostic Errors in Primary Care

    January 3, 2023

    Dr. Dreicer Clinical question: How can we categorize diagnostic pitfalls leading to diagnostic errors in primary care? Background: Diagnostic errors are a leading cause of malpractice claims and...

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    Rivaroxaban Monotherapy is Preferable to Combination Therapy with Antiplatelets with Regards to Total Cardiovascular and Bleeding Events in Patients with AF and Stable CAD

    January 3, 2023

    Dr. Clemo Clinical question: Is there a difference in total thrombotic and/or bleeding events in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) on rivaroxaban...

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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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