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Caffeinated Coffee Consumption Reduces AF Recurrence After Electrical Cardioversion
April 6, 2026
CLINICAL QUESTION: What effect does coffee consumption have on atrial fibrillation (AF) after successful electrical cardioversion? BACKGROUND: Coffee is one of the most-consumed beverages, and it...
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Bedside Chair Placement Increases Physician Sitting and Patient Satisfaction Without Extending Visit Duration
- Juan Ignacio Ruiz, MD, MPH
April 6, 2026
CLINICAL QUESTION: Does the simple “nudge” of placing a chair near a patient’s bedside influence how often hospitalist physicians sit during consultations and improve patient...
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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Clopidogrel Versus Aspirin Monotherapy in Patients with Established CAD
- Micaela Danila Monteagudo, MD
April 6, 2026
CLINICAL QUESTION: Does monotherapy with clopidogrel reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events (MACCE) compared to monotherapy with aspirin in patients with...
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Optimal Timing of Anticoagulation Initiation After Ischemic Stroke in Patients with AF
- Gonzalo Grondona Fernández, MD
April 6, 2026
CLINICAL QUESTION: In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and acute ischemic stroke, does early anticoagulation initiation (within four days) improve outcomes compared to delayed...
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Optimal Management of Febrile Neutropenia in Oncologic and Oncohematologic Patients
- Patricio Agustín Vernengo, MD
April 6, 2026
CLINICAL QUESTION: Is initial empiric antibiotic coverage important in patients with febrile neutropenia? How should the therapeutic strategy be defined? BACKGROUND: Febrile neutropenia is defined...
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Low-Dose Glucocorticoids Reduce Mortality in CAP
April 6, 2026
CLINICAL QUESTION: Do glucocorticoids reduce mortality in hospitalized adults with community-acquired pneumonia in a resource-limited setting? BACKGROUND: The use of glucocorticoids as adjunctive...
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Invasive Versus Conservative Strategy in Older Adults with NSTE-ACS: Fewer Infarctions Without a Mortality Benefit
- Juan Patricio Furlong, MD
April 6, 2026
CLINICAL QUESTION: In patients aged 70 years or older with non–ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS), does an invasive strategy reduce mortality and cardiovascular events compared...
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The Apparent Increase in the Incidence of Early-Onset Cancer in the U.S. Population
April 6, 2026
CLINICAL QUESTION: Does the observed rise in cancer rates reflect a true increase in incidence, or is it primarily attributable to heightened diagnostic scrutiny? BACKGROUND: In recent years, the...
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What’s New in the 2025 IDSA Updates for Complicated UTIs?
- Ali Farkhondehpour, MD, FACP, SFHM;
- Annie Cowell, MD, MPH, FIDSA
April 6, 2026
Case: An 80-year-old man with Alzheimer’s dementia presents with fever, worsening suprapubic discomfort, and new right flank pain. He began ciprofloxacin the day before for a presumed urinary tract...
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The Wellness Paradox: Reconciling Care and Cost in Hospital Medicine
April 6, 2026
The hospital’s hum never really stops, regardless of the hour. Whether you’re rounding on days or doing admissions on nights, the demands are constant, and the line between doing good work and...