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Welcome New Editors and Editorial Board Members
April 1, 2025
The Hospitalist has appointed two new members to its editorial team: Arunab Mehta, MD, MEd, FHM, will assume the recently created role of associate editor, and Patricia Tran, MD, MS, will succeed...
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Effects of Semaglutide on CKD in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: the FLOW Trial
April 1, 2025
Clinical question: Does treatment with semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevent the progression of CKD or death from kidney and cardiovascular...
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High-Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Non-Invasive Ventilation for AECOPD
April 1, 2025
Clinical question: Is high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNC) non-inferior to non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in...
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Sex Disparities in Opioid Prescription Practices on a Hospital Medicine Service
April 1, 2025
Clinical question: Does patient sex influence opioid prescription patterns during hospitalization and at discharge on general medicine services? Background: Clinicians may have sex- and gender-based...
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The CONVINCE Trial: No Reduction in Recurrent Vascular Events with Long-Term Colchicine Use After Ischemic Stroke
April 1, 2025
Clinical question: Does long-term colchicine use plus guideline-based care after ischemic stroke prevent recurrent vascular events? Background: According to the World Health Organization, stroke is...
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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...
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Racial and Ethnic Bias Through Language Application in Letters of Recommendation
April 1, 2025
Clinical question: Are there racial, ethnic, and underrepresented in medicine (UIM) differences in letters of recommendation and standardized letters of recommendation? Background: Letters of...
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Language Discordance Increases Risk of Hospital Readmissions
April 1, 2025
Clinical question: Does language discordance increase hospital readmissions or unplanned emergency department (ED) visits? Background: Studies have shown that language discordance impacts...
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Ammonia Levels Do Not Reflect Severity of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Hospitalized Patients with Cirrhosis
April 1, 2025
Clinical question: Do serum ammonia levels correlate with the severity of overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE) in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis? Background: Guidelines recommend diagnosing OHE...
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Can Salt Stir the Pot? Sodium’s Effect on Heart Failure Clinical Outcomes
April 1, 2025
Clinical question: Is there an association between baseline dietary sodium intake and clinical outcomes in heart failure? Background: Dietary sodium restriction is common advice for patients with...