Central venous catheter-associated Nocardia bacteremia in cancer patients. Categories: Posted on February 24, 2012
Usefulness of serum albumin and serum total cholesterol in the prediction of hospital death in older patients with severe, acute heart failure. Categories: Posted on February 24, 2012
Evolution of acute coronary syndrome with normal coronary arteries and normal cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. Categories: Posted on February 24, 2012
Non-invasive diagnostic and prognostic evaluation of liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Categories: Posted on February 24, 2012
Diagnostic and prognostic molecular markers in hepatocellular carcinoma. Categories: Posted on February 24, 2012
Geographic Disparities in the Incidence and Outcomes of Hospitalized Myocardial Infarction: Does a Rising Tide Lift All Boats? Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Prognostic Significance of Elevated Baseline Troponin in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes and Chronic Kidney Disease Treated With Different Antithrombotic Regimens: A Substudy From the ACUITY Trial. Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Beta-D-glucan detection as a diagnostic test for invasive aspergillosis in immunocompromised critically ill patients with symptoms of respiratory infection: an autopsy-based study. Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Medication errors in university-affiliated teaching hospitals as compared to non-university-affiliated teaching hospitals in Jordan. Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Epidemic methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus lineages are the main cause of infections at an Iranian university hospital. Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Microbiological Analysis of a Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial Comparing Moxifloxacin and Clindamycin in the Treatment of Odontogenic Infiltrates and Abscesses (MOCLI Study). Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Comparison of the clinical characteristics and outcomes associated with vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis and vancomycin-resistant E. faecium bacteremia. Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Evaluation of Ceftaroline (CPT) Activity versus Ceftriaxone (CRO) Against Clinical Isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae with Varying Susceptibilities to Cephalosporins in an in-vitro Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) Model. Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Development of demographics and outcome of very old critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units. Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Cardiac troponin I: Prothrombotic risk marker in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
POINT-OF-CARE TESTING DURING MEDICAL EMERGENCY TEAM ACTIVATIONS: A PILOT STUDY. Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
A Randomised, Double-Blind, Multi-Centre Trial Comparing Vasopressin and Adrenaline in Patients with Cardiac Arrest Presenting to or in the Emergency Department’ Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Supporting the detection of patient deterioration: Observation chart design affects the recognition of abnormal vital signs. Categories: Posted on February 23, 2012
Predictors of Hyperkalemia and Death in Patients With Cardiac and Renal Disease. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels as a Predictor for New Atrial Fibrillation During Hospitalization in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Early recognition of the 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) pneumonia by chest ultrasound. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Antibiotic use in Vietnamese hospitals: A multicenter point-prevalence study. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Inappropriate use of urinary catheters and its common complications in different hospital wards. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Diagnostic accuracy of plasma glial fibrillary acidic protein for differentiating intracerebral hemorrhage and cerebral ischemia in patients with symptoms of acute stroke. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Comparison of two clinical scoring systems in risk stratification of non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome patients in predicting 30-day outcomes. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Refusal of ICU Admission Due to a Full Unit: Impact on Mortality. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Acute kidney injury associated with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Initiative to improve thromboprophylactic enoxaparin exposure in hospitalized patients with renal impairment. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Implementation of targeted interventions to decrease antiretroviral-related errors in hospitalized patients. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Migration of central lines from the superior vena cava to the azygous vein. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Clinical characteristics and prognosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Venous thromboembolism risk and prophylaxis in a Saudi hospital. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Perioperative management of obstructive sleep apnea: a survey of Veterans Affairs health care providers. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Acute pyelonephritis in adults: a case series of 223 patients. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Treatment Performance Measures Affect Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Acute Systolic Heart Failure. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Recommendations for sepsis management in resource-limited settings. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Daptomycin lock therapy for grampositive long-term catheter-related bloodstream infections. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Stroke prevention in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation: challenges for anticoagulation. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Management of acute coronary syndrome: achievements and goals still to pursue. Novel developments in diagnosis and treatment. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Exposure to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is associated with hospitalisation for hyperkalaemia in older people treated with spironolactone. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
For people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation rivaroxaban is non-inferior to warfarin for preventing stroke or embolism, with no difference in the risk of clinically relevant bleeding. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
EXHALED ACETONE AS A NEW BIOMARKER OF HEART FAILURE SEVERITY. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis: A single center experience. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Trends in clinical trials of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes over 15years. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
The prognostic impact of in-hospital worsening of renal function in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Elevated uric Acid increases the risk for acute kidney injury. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Safety of arthrocentesis and joint injection in patients receiving anticoagulation at therapeutic levels. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Patient education program for venous thromboembolism prevention in hospitalized patients. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Red cell distribution width and mortality in newly hospitalized patients. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Multidrug-resistant bacteria colonization amongst patients newly admitted to a geriatric unit: a prospective cohort study. Categories: Posted on February 22, 2012
Transitioning from inpatient to outpatient therapy in patients with in-hospital hyperglycemia. Categories: Posted on February 21, 2012
Rapid response systems: identification and management of the "prearrest state". Categories: Posted on February 21, 2012
High-tech approach to medication reconciliation saves time, bolsters safety at hospital in northern Virginia. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
The role of housestaff in implementing medication reconciliation on admission at an academic medical center. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Validation of the Infectious Diseases Society of America/American Thoratic Society minor criteria for intensive care unit admission in community-acquired pneumonia patients without major criteria or contraindications to intensive care unit care. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Stress CMR imaging observation unit in the emergency department reduces 1-year medical care costs in patients with acute chest pain: a randomized study for comparison with inpatient care. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
The characteristics and prognosis of patients fulfilling the Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol in a medical admission unit; a prospective observational study. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Observational study of admission and triage decisions for patients referred to a regional intensive care unit. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
A simple tool to improve medication reconciliation at the emergency department. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Apparent temperature and cause-specific emergency hospital admissions in Greater Copenhagen, Denmark. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Nursing documentation prior to emergency admissions to the intensive care unit. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Predicting mortality and hospital admission in patients with COPD: significance of NT pro-BNP, clinical and echocardiographic assessment. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Weight of the IDSA/ATS minor criteria for severe community-acquired pneumonia. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Development and validation of predictive MoSaiCo (Modello Statistico Combinato) on emergency admissions: can it also identify patients at high risk of frailty? Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Patient Summary and medicines reconciliation: application of the ISO/CEN EN 13606 standard in clinical practice. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Acute referral of patients from general practitioners: should the hospital doctor or a nurse receive the call? Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Intensive care unit admission of decompensated cirrhotic patients: prognostic scoring systems. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Radiological prognostic factors in patients with pandemic H1N1 (pH1N1) infection requiring hospital admission. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Adverse drug reactions in patients admitted on internal medicine wards in a district and regional hospital in Uganda. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Effect of emergency department crowding on pneumonia admission care components. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Acute medical admissions for older people from residential care facilities: are they appropriate? Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Patterns and predictors of short-term death after emergency department discharge. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Admission, discharge, or change in B-type natriuretic peptide and long-term outcomes: data from Organized Program to Initiate Lifesaving Treatment in Hospitalized Patients with Heart Failure (OPTIMIZE-HF) linked to Medicare claims. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Recovery from hospital-acquired anemia after acute myocardial infarction and effect on outcomes. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Effectiveness and cost of a transitional care program for heart failure: a prospective study with concurrent controls. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
The care transitions intervention: translating from efficacy to effectiveness. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Care management and the transition of older adults from a skilled nursing facility back into the community. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
What is the optimal length of stay in hospital for ST elevation myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention? Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Patients admitted to the ICU for acute exacerbation of COPD: two-year mortality and functional status. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Low CURB-65 is of limited value in deciding discharge of patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Effective discharge planning – timely assignment of an estimated date of discharge. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for medical service-mostly cancer-patients at hospital discharge. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Medication problems occurring at hospital discharge among older adults with heart failure. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
The importance of the verbal shift handover report: a multi-site case study. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Hospital discharge: recommendations for performance improvement for family carers of people with dementia. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Assessment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the emergency department and beyond. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
The accuracy of present-on-admission reporting in administrative data. Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012
Are weekend handovers of adequate quality for the on-call general medical team? Categories: Posted on February 20, 2012