Hospital Medicine

Wellness trainers educate patients on how to begin exercise programs and then track progression and results of patients to aid in rehabilitation process.

Data show patients with chronic IBS had six times the odds of developing glaucoma (OR 6.58; 95% CI, 2.00 - 16.89), in comparison to those without chronic IBS.

CDI patients in the RT 014-020 subgroup had better clinical outcomes.

Fluoroquinolones use within 14 days of transplantation was 1 of the strongest risk factors for C difficile infections.

Despite conflicting evidence surrounding older patient populations, investigators found no age-specific treatment effects on major cardiovascular outcomes.

Investigators argue that outdated practice laws and other methods hinder physician assistants and nurse practitioners from providing the best patient care and utilizing their skills during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new SLE test enhances specificity without sacrificing sensitivity.

Clindamycin, fluoroquinolones, and ceftriaxone are associated with the highest risk of CDI.

The study also showed cost savings for both standard and dose-intensified infliximab.

The BNT162b2 vaccine is the first to be approved by the FDA, and will likely result in greater prescribing capability and workplace vaccine mandates.

While effective, liver biopsies are invasive and costly for assessing liver fibrosis.

Investigators write that methods such as dermatoscopy can result in early recognition of unstable patches and lead to appropriate medical treatment for patients with vitiligo.

The good care practices cited in the study can lead to increased care of patients with atopic dermatitis and are able to be implemented in any practice.

Most common factor for hospitalizations of T2D include cardiac disorder, infections and infestations, and nervous system disorders.

Investigators found that children with antibiotic allergy labels have longer hospital stays and increased symptoms of allergic reaction.

Both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients had a higher risk of IBD-related readmission and length of stay.

With immunosuppressed populations at an increased risk of death and comorbidities due to COVID-19, members of the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices moved to approve additional doses for young at-risk patients.

Data show patients expected moderate improvements across all PCOQ domains with a median improvement range of 45% - 53.7%.

Dr. Moeller-Bertram will co-chair a live conference focusing on the different aspects of treating pain.

In the study, 5.6% of patients developed a post-operative C difficile infection.

Investigators from Spain contribute to the dialogue surrounding postvaccine antibodies with a study that looks exclusively at the COVID-19 vaccine’s affect on breastfeeding mothers.

Data show moderate net benefit for screening at 24 weeks of gestation or after, but there is insufficient evidence to assess benefit of screening before 24 weeks.

There was not a statistically significant correlation between CDI recurrence and age, gender, previous proton pump inhibitor use, and antibiotic exposure.

For World Breastfeeding Week, a lactation consultant explains Montefiore's care team strategies and guidance to expecting and new mothers.

Patients who reported neurocognitive challenges were more likely to have reduced skills related to instrumental activities of daily living.