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Endoscopic vs. Surgical Cystogastrostomy for Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage
Clinical question: How does endoscopic cystogastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocyst drainage compare to the standard surgical approach? Background...
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Single vs. Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Stroke
Clinical question: Is dual antiplatelet therapy more beneficial or harmful than monotherapy after ischemic stroke? Background: It is recommended...
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Four Things HMGs Should Do To Prepare for Ebola
Dallas-based hospitalist recommends ways to spot patients with potential infection, prevent disease spread
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New Oral Anticoagulants Increase GI Bleed Risk
Clinical question: Do thrombin and factor Xa inhibitors increase the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding when compared to vitamin K antagonists...
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De-Escalating Antibiotics in Sepsis
Clinical question: Does tailoring antibiotics based on known pathogens impact mortality for patients with severe sepsis or shock? Background: In...
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Patient Dumping Lawsuit Raises Awareness of Needs of Homeless
Hospitalist offers tips for discharging indigent patients
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Three-Month Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Zotarolimus-Eluting Stents
Clinical question: Is short-term, dual antiplatelet therapy noninferior to long-term therapy in zotarolimus-eluting stents? Background: Current...
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Antibiotic Algorithm Can Guide Therapy in Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
Clinical question: Can an algorithm based on risk for multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms and illness severity guide antibiotic selection in...
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Adults Hospitalized for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections Have High Morbidity, Mortality Rates
Clinical question: What are the complications and outcomes of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in adults requiring hospitalization?...
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ICU Pressures Improve Transfers to the Floor
Clinical question: Does ICU strain negatively affect the outcomes of patients transferred to the floor? Background: With healthcare costs...