Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD

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Epidemiology, Consequences of Non-Leg VTE in Critically Ill Patients

Author:: Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD

Publish date: August 27, 2014

Non-leg VTE was associated with a higher risk of pulmonary embolism during hospitalization, longer ICU stays

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Epidemiology, Consequences of Non-Leg VTE

Author:: Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD

Publish date: August 1, 2014

Non-leg VTE in critically ill patients was associated with a higher risk of pulmonary embolism during hospitalization, longer ICU stays

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Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) May Help Determine Mortality Risk

Author:: Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD

Publish date: August 1, 2014

Updated MELD model may provide more accurate method of predicting inpatient mortality rates for hospitalized cirrhotic patients with acute variceal...

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Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations Due to Insulin

Author:: Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD

Publish date: August 1, 2014

Risk of insulin-related hypoglycemia in patients older than 80 should be considered prior to starting insulin regimen, increasing insulin dose

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Healthcare Worker Attire Recommendations

Author:: Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD

Publish date: August 1, 2014

Patients prefer formal, white coats on healthcare personnel (HCP), but patient satisfaction, confidence were not affected by less formal attire giv...

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Prediction Tool for Readmissions Due to End-of-Life Care

Author:: Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD

Publish date: August 1, 2014

Factors used in prediction model can help identify end-of-life patients at high risk of readmissions, prioritize resources to minimize risk

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Colonic Malignancy Risk Appears Low After Uncomplicated Diverticulitis

Author:: Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD

Publish date: August 1, 2014

Risk of malignancy was less than 1% for patients who had a colonic evaluation after episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis

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Physician Burnout Reduced with Intervention Groups

Author:: Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD

Publish date: August 1, 2014

Small-group intervention lessened physicians’ feelings of depersonalization, emotional exhaustion while boosting engagement, empowerment