News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: August 3, 2020
Does the risk of increased recurrent intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) exceed the benefits of decreased vaso-occlusive events for patients resuming an...
News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: November 4, 2015
Clinical question: Are there any differences in care and outcomes for in-hospital versus community-onset stroke?
Background: In-hospital stroke acc...
News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: November 4, 2015
Clinical question: Is there any difference between oral and intravenous methylprednisolone for multiple sclerosis relapses?
Background: When relaps...
News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: November 4, 2015
Clinical question: How would an evidence-based clinical pathway for cellulitis affect process metrics, patient outcomes, and clinical cost?
Backgro...
News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: November 4, 2015
Clinical question: Can a low-risk patient newly diagnosed with VTE in the ED be immediately discharged home on a direct factor Xa inhibitor?
Backgr...
News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: November 4, 2015
Clinical question: When evaluating the intermediate-risk patient with chest pain, should coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) be used inste...
News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: November 4, 2015
Clinical question: Is lung ultrasound a useful tool for helping to diagnose acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)?
Background: Lung ultrasound i...
News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: November 2, 2015
Clinical question: Does palliative chemotherapy improve quality of life (QOL) in patients with end-stage cancer, regardless of performance status?
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News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: October 29, 2015
Clinical question: Do transfusions affect post-operative outcomes after noncardiac surgery?
Background: Studies have demonstrated that a restrictiv...
News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: October 29, 2015
Clinical question: Can we dignify death in the ICU and ease the grieving process by soliciting wishes from patients, families, and care team members?
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News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: October 29, 2015
Clinical question: Is there a favorable risk-benefit ratio for left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) compared to warfarin for prevention of stroke, sys...
News Author: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM Publish date: January 26, 2012
Hospitalist views on readmission prevention;2 Characteristics of hospital ICU readmission; Effect of clopidogrel on bleeding outcomes in vascular s...
