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Gabapentinoids and Risk for Severe Exacerbation in COPD
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: Is gabapentinoid use associated with severe exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Background: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a...
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Initiation of Medications for AUD Prior to Discharge Leads to Lower Rates of Return to Hospital
December 2, 2024
linical question: How does the initiation of medications for alcohol use disorder (AUD) at discharge affect 30-day post-discharge outcomes? Background: AUD is highly prevalent (affecting...
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A Stepwise Approach to Inpatient Management of Hypertension
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: How should clinicians approach the management of asymptomatic hypertension in inpatients? Background: There are heterogeneous practices to manage asymptomatic blood pressure (BP)...
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Defining and Measuring Those Administrative Pressures We All Feel
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: What are the common administrative harms hospitalists experience? Background: Administrative harm (AH) is a longstanding problem in health care and defined as adverse consequences...
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Diagnostic Errors in Patients who Died in the Hospital or were Transferred to an ICU
November 1, 2024
Dr. Huang Clinical question: How often do diagnostic errors occur among hospitalized patients who die or are transferred to an intensive care unit (ICU), and how often do diagnostic errors...
Early Switch to Oral Antimicrobial Therapy for Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
November 1, 2024
Dr. Toy Clinical question: Is an early switch to oral antimicrobial therapy in low-risk Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection non-inferior to standard intravenous antimicrobial...
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GLP-1 RA Use is Associated with Increased Residual Gastric Contents in Appropriately Fasted Patients Before Elective Procedures
November 1, 2024
Drr. Taylor Clinical question: Does Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) use lead to an increased risk of aspiration in patients undergoing anesthesia for elective...
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Opioid Prescribing and Outcomes in Patients with SCD Post-2016 CDC Guideline
November 1, 2024
Dr. Klubnick Clinical question: Did the 2016 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain change opioid prescribing practices and...
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Incidence of Colorectal Cancer in Patients Diagnosed with PLA
November 1, 2024
Dr. Katsnelson Clinical question: Is there an association between pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) and subsequent incidence of diagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) and if so, should early screening for...
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Early Switch from IV to Oral Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Gram-Negative Bacteremia
November 1, 2024
Dr. Shindo Clinical question: Is there a mortality difference between early transition to oral antibiotics versus prolonged intravenous antibiotics in uncomplicated gram-negative...