Hospital Medicine

EHRs have only modestly increased their safety during a 10-year period, leaving critical deficiencies.

Discussing how a recently approved label update for sodium zirconium cyclosilicate impacts the treatment armamentarium of clinicians.

Historically, representation of women and minority populations is low in surgical specialties.

In an international survey, investigators discover women are more likely to suffer from a FGID than men.

Investigators estimate 40-50% of proton pump inhibitor users are using inappropriately.

Medications can help, especially in situations where weight gain can occur at a rapid rate.

In a new study presented at ATS, investigators find CPAP withdrawal worsens the augmentation index.

Infants with obstructive sleep apnea may also be at an increased risk of negative outcomes associated with COVID-19.

A new study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center shows about 22% of hospitalized patients are sent to the ICU.

Despite proven benefits, there is still a need for more intensive or targeted patient motivational strategies.

An assessment of FF/UMEC/VI in a single inhaler show its benefit in respiratory function among COPD patients at 24 weeks.

New ATS findings show the IL-5 inhibitor has sustained and oftentimes improved benefit in patients from 6 months to 12.

While initial double therapy has proven effective in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, adding selexipag to the treatment regimen of macitentan and tadalafil could be beneficial in this patient population.

Greater BMI scores are linked to longer ventilator needs and higher risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Between 2006-2016, the hospital mortality rates for patients with ILD did not change.

New cohort data comparing the lone regulated IPF therapies show one is associated with reduced mortality—while the other has a better continuation of care.

Patients were more likely to recommend and return to providers who were paternalistic rather than autonomous.

An analysis of the TWILIGHT trial presented at SCAI examines SYNERGY BP-EES in a high-risk patient population.

The treatment was no better than standard care.

Investigators discover Veterans are not at a higher risk of developing dementia than civilians.

A story of how a clinician, mentor, father, and husband is handling the COVID-19 pandemic on the frontlines and social media.

Patients with obesity can be referred to an established weight loss program before surgery to reduce the risk of mortality.

New research suggests there may be a link between elevated fasting blood glucose levels and cognitive decline after a stroke.

Use of the checklists is associated with a reduction in the rate of complications, reoperations, and readmissions.

More studies are needed to discover the true impact of head impacts, not just concussions, for athletes.