Guideline-concordant antibiotic use and survival among patients with community-acquired pneumonia admitted to the intensive care unit. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Urine microscopy is associated with severity and worsening of acute kidney injury in hospitalized patients. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
The impact of a systemwide policy for emergent off-hours venous duplex ultrasound studies. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Commentary: Health Care Technology and Medical Education: Putting Physical Diagnosis in Its Proper Place. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Prevention of acute kidney injury and protection of renal function in the intensive care unit. Expert opinion of the Working Group for Nephrology, ESICM. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Bisphosphonate use in patients with lung cancer and bone metastases: recommendations of a European expert panel. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Agreement between central venous and arterial blood gas measurements in the intensive care unit. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Idraparinux versus standard therapy in the treatment of deep venous thrombosis in cancer patients: A subgroup analysis of the Van Gogh DVT trial. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Sepsis-Related vs. Non-Sepsis-Related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
VALIDITY OF SEVERITY SCORES IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS WITH NURSING HOME ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
The interaction between prior antimicrobial drug exposure and resistance in human Salmonella infections. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Co-trimoxazole versus vancomycin for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia: a retrospective cohort study. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Elevation of cardiac troponin I during non-exertional heat-related illnesses in the context of a heatwave. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Comparison of albicans vs. non-albicans candidemia in French intensive care units. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Impact of the Pneumococcal Vaccine on Long-Term Morbidity and Mortality of Adults at High Risk for Pneumonia. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Primary Care Specialty Choices of United States Medical Graduates, 1997-2006. Categories: Posted on May 30, 2010
Ultrasound-guided femoral dialysis access placement: a single-center randomized trial. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Complications associated with pulmonary artery catheters: a comprehensive clinical review. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Clevidipine: a new intravenous option for the management of acute hypertension. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Impact of a computerized physician order entry system on compliance with prescription accuracy requirements. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infection is associated with a small increased risk of death in elderly inpatients. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Improving venous thromboembolism performance: a comprehensive guide for physicians and hospitalists. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Antibiotic therapy and treatment failure in patients hospitalized for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Increased Clostridium difficile Virulence Demands New Treatment Approach. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
High-dose vs low-dose proton pump inhibitors for upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A meta-analysis. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
PREFABL: predictors of failure of antibiotic locks for the treatment of catheter-related bacteraemia. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Anaemia and its treatment in neurologically critically ill patients: being reasonable is easy without prospective trials. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Liberation and animation for ventilated ICU patients: the ABCDE bundle for the back-end of critical care. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Preferences in traumatic intracranial hemorrhage: bleeding vs. clotting. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Trends in fall-related hospital admissions in older persons in the Netherlands. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
{beta}-Blockers May Reduce Mortality and Risk of Exacerbations in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
{beta}-Blockers for Chest Pain Associated With Recent Cocaine Use. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Immediate beta-Blockade in Patients With Myocardial Infarctions: Is There Evidence of Benefit? Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Trends among pathogens reported as causing bacteraemia in England, 2004 to 2008. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
The experiences of non-operative treatment in patients with bacterial brain abscess. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Lung Volume Reduction in Advanced Emphysema: Who and Why? Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
Mono- and Combination Therapy of Long-Acting Bronchodilators and Inhaled Corticosteroids in Advanced COPD. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
The Potential Value of Biomarkers in Diagnosis and Staging of COPD and Exacerbations. Categories: Posted on May 27, 2010
The intravenous to oral relative milligram potency ratio of morphine during chronic dosing in cancer pain. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Prognostic significance of cardiac troponin I levels in hospitalized patients presenting with supraventricular tachycardia. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Inappropriate prescribing in the hospitalized elderly patient: defining the problem, evaluation tools, and possible solutions. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Chest CT features of community-acquired respiratory viral infections in adult inpatients with lower respiratory tract infections. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Early markers of prolonged hospital stay in demented inpatients: a multicentre and prospective study. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Hypokalemia following polyethylene glycol-based bowel preparation for colonoscopy in older hospitalized patients with significant comorbidities. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Acute pancreatitis: computed tomography utilization and radiation exposure are related to severity but not patient age. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Drug-induced thrombocytopenia for the hospitalist physician with a focus on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy and Heparin “Bridging” Significantly Increase the Risk of Bleeding Complications After Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Device Implantation. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Altered Na(+) Currents in Atrial Fibrillation Effects of Ranolazine on Arrhythmias and Contractility in Human Atrial Myocardium. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Effectiveness and safety of neuraminidase inhibitors in reducing influenza complications: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Frequent Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Contamination of Gloves, Gowns, and Hands of Healthcare Workers. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Argatroban therapy for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in ICU patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome: a retrospective study. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Incidence, Correlates, and Outcomes of Acute, Hospital-Acquired Anemia in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Cost-Effectiveness of Targeting Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Therapy With Bivalirudin Versus Heparin Monotherapy According to Predicted Risk of Bleeding. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Rhythm control agents and adverse events in patients with atrial fibrillation. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Long-Term Outcome of Open or Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Categories: Posted on May 24, 2010
Diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of noninvasive testing for coronary artery disease. Categories: Posted on May 19, 2010
Use of pleural fluid levels of adenosine deaminase and interferon gamma in the diagnosis of tuberculous pleuritis. Categories: Posted on May 19, 2010
Comparison of clinical features, antimicrobial susceptibility, serotype distribution and outcomes of patients with hospital- and community-associated invasive pneumococcal disease. Categories: Posted on May 19, 2010
End-of-life treatment and bacterial antibiotic resistance – a potential association. Categories: Posted on May 19, 2010
Recommendations for the intra-hospital transport of critically ill patients. Categories: Posted on May 19, 2010
Delirium as a predictor of long-term cognitive impairment in survivors of critical illness. Categories: Posted on May 19, 2010
Failure of Routine Diagnostic Methods to Detect Influenza in Hospitalized Older Adults. Categories: Posted on May 19, 2010
Needle tip visualization during ultrasound-guided vascular access: short-axis vs long-axis approach. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Interventions to improve transitional care between nursing homes and hospitals: a systematic review. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Glycemic control in hospitalized patients not in intensive care: beyond sliding-scale insulin. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Evaluating the relationship between inattention and impulsivity-related falls in hospitalized older adults. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Prevalence of frailty on clinical wards: description and implications. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Inpatient hemodialysis initiation: reasons, risk factors and outcomes. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Estimating aminoglycoside clearance and creatinine clearance in underweight patients. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Diverticular disease hospital admissions are increasing, with poor outcomes in the elderly and emergency admissions. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Practical implications of the revised guidelines for inpatient glycemic control. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Studying physician-patient communication in the acute care setting: The hospitalist rapport study. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Evolution and role of the Hospitalist program at Riyadh Military Hospital. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
ABFM and ABIM to jointly participate in recognition of focused practice (rfp) in hospital medicine pilot approved by abms. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Evidence that D-dimer levels predict subsequent thromboembolic and cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation during oral anticoagulant therapy. Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury. Underappreciated or a new marker of cardiovascular mortality? Categories: Posted on May 16, 2010