A multicentre, open-label, randomized comparative study of tigecycline versus ceftriaxone sodium plus metronidazole for the treatment of hospitalized subjects with complicated intra-abdominal infections. Categories: Posted on July 31, 2010
Can plasma D-dimer predict the result of a ventilation-perfusion scan? Categories: Posted on July 29, 2010
Accidental falls in hospital inpatients: evaluation of sensitivity and specificity of two risk assessment tools. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2010
Feasibility of discussing end-of-life care goals with inpatients using a structured, conversational approach: the go wish card game. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2010
Reducing Clostridium difficile infection in acute care by using an improvement collaborative. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2010
Proton pump inhibitor and clopidogrel interaction: The case for watchful waiting. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2010
Incidence and predictors of venous thromboembolism in post-acute care patients. A prospective cohort study. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2010
Risk of drug-eluting stent thrombosis in patients receiving proton pump inhibitors. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2010
Macrolides and community-acquired pneumonia: is quorum sensing the key? Categories: Posted on July 29, 2010
The performance of US hospitals as reflected in risk-standardized 30-day mortality and readmission rates for medicare beneficiaries with pneumonia. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2010
Hospitalized Patients With 2009 H1N1 Influenza Infection: The Mayo Clinic Experience. Categories: Posted on July 29, 2010
Can oral vitamin K before elective surgery substitute for preoperative heparin bridging in patients on vitamin K antagonists? Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
TIPS for the treatment of refractory ascites, hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic hydrothorax: a critical update. Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
Medicine versus orthopaedic service for hospital management of hip fractures. Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
Antihypertensive medication prescribing patterns in a university teaching hospital. Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
Lack of effect of statins on maintenance of normal sinus rhythm following electrical cardioversion of persistent atrial fibrillation. Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
Clostridium difficile in Food and Domestic Animals: A New Foodborne Pathogen? Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
Prevalence and management of hypertension in the inpatient setting: A systematic review. Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
ACEi/ARB for systolic heart failure: Closing the quality gap with a sustainable intervention at an academic medical center. Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
Troponin I levels in asymptomatic patients on haemodialysis using a high-sensitivity assay. Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
Rosiglitazone Revisited: An Updated Meta-analysis of Risk for Myocardial Infarction and Cardiovascular Mortality. Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
Does Warfarin for Stroke Thromboprophylaxis Protect Against MI in Atrial Fibrillation Patients? Categories: Posted on July 27, 2010
Opioid rotation in the management of chronic pain: where is the evidence? Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
Efficacy and safety of dopamine versus norepinephrine in the management of septic shock. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
Accuracy of C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, and mid-regional pro-atrial natriuretic peptide to guide site of care of community-acquired pneumonia. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
The effect of plasma transfusion on morbidity and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
Theophylline improves steroid sensitivity in acute alcoholic hepatitis. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
Controlled trial of ligation plus nadolol versus nadolol alone for the prevention of first variceal bleeding. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
Characteristics of patients who refuse do-not-resuscitate orders upon admission to an acute palliative care unit in a comprehensive cancer center. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
Effectiveness of different central venous catheters for catheter-related infections: a network meta-analysis. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
Early combination antibiotic therapy yields improved survival compared to monotherapy in septic shock: A propensity-matched analysis. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
Prospective assessment of two-stage testing for Clostridium difficile. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
The passive leg-raising maneuver cannot accurately predict fluid responsiveness in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
Linezolid versus vancomycin or teicoplanin for nosocomial pneumonia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Categories: Posted on July 20, 2010
Preoperative evaluation and a risk assessment in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
A descriptive comparison of ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation of the internal jugular vein to landmark-based subclavian vein cannulation. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Balancing volume resuscitation and ascites management in cirrhosis. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Can computed tomography angiography of the brain replace lumbar puncture in the evaluation of acute-onset headache after a negative noncontrast cranial computed tomography scan? Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Triple-lumen peripherally inserted central catheter in patients in the critical care unit: prospective evaluation. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Are therapeutic decisions made on the medical admissions unit any more evidence-based than they used to be? Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Inhospital management of COPD exacerbations: a systematic review of the literature with regard to adherence to international guidelines. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
The relationship between inpatient fluoroquinolone use and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Analysis of hospitalizations for COPD exacerbation: opportunities for improving care. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Effects of provider characteristics on care coordination under comanagement. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Improving teamwork: Impact of structured interdisciplinary rounds on a hospitalist unit. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Changing face of hepatic encephalopathy: Role of inflammation and oxidative stress. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Treatment with Iron of Patients with Heart Failure With and Without Anemia. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
The Timing and Impact of Follow-Up Studies After Normal Stress SPECT Sestamibi Studies. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Contemporary management of pulmonary embolism: the answers to ten questions. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
ACCF/AHA Clopidogrel Clinical Alert: Approaches to the FDA “Boxed Warning” A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation Task Force on Clinical Expert Consensus Documents and the American Heart Association Endorsed by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Categories: Posted on July 19, 2010
Prognostic Value of Mid-Regional Pro-Adrenomedullin Levels Taken on Admission and Discharge in Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction The LAMP (Leicester Acute Myocardial Infarction Peptide) II Study. Categories: Posted on July 14, 2010
Survival and comfort after treatment of pneumonia in advanced dementia. Categories: Posted on July 14, 2010
Extended-Duration Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Acutely Ill Medical Patients With Recently Reduced Mobility: A Randomized Trial. Categories: Posted on July 14, 2010
A diagnostic rule for acute gouty arthritis in primary care without joint fluid analysis. Categories: Posted on July 14, 2010
Impact of upper gastrointestinal lesions in patients on low-dose aspirin therapy: preliminary study. Categories: Posted on July 14, 2010
Computed Tomography Use in the Adult Emergency Department of an Academic Urban Hospital From 2001 to 2007. Categories: Posted on July 14, 2010
Meta-Analysis of a Possible Signal of Increased Mortality Associated with Cefepime Use. Categories: Posted on July 14, 2010
The impact of a standardized curriculum on reducing thoracentesis-induced pneumothorax. Categories: Posted on July 14, 2010
Antimicrobial central venous catheters in oncology: efficacy of a rifampicin-miconazole-releasing catheter. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Characterisation of bacteria in ascites–reporting the potential of culture-independent, molecular analysis. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Ultrasound guidance for central venous catheter placement: results from the Central Line Emergency Access Registry Database. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Does delay to theatre for medical reasons affect the peri-operative mortality in patients with a fracture of the hip? Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
What have we learned about interventions to reduce medical errors? Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Effect of weekend hospital admission on gastrointestinal hemorrhage outcomes. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
The initial examination of the efficacy of low-dose promethazine for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in the hospitalized elderly. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Risk factors and comorbidities in a community-wide sample of patients hospitalized with acute systolic or diastolic heart failure: the Worcester Heart Failure Study. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Optimum timing of blood tests for monitoring patients with Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Trends in thrombolytic use for ischemic stroke in the United States. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Post-hospitalization transitions: Examining the effects of timing of primary care provider follow-up. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Post-discharge hospital utilization among adult medical inpatients with depressive symptoms. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Diabetes and hyperglycemia quality improvement efforts in hospitals in the United States: current status, practice variation, and barriers to implementation. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Skin and soft tissue infections in hospitalised patients with diabetes: culture isolates and risk factors associated with mortality, length of stay and cost. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Proven infection-related sepsis induces a differential stress response early after ICU admission. Categories: Posted on July 10, 2010
Proton pump inhibitor treatment initiated prior to endoscopic diagnosis in upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Categories: Posted on July 9, 2010
Underuse of Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review. Categories: Posted on July 9, 2010