Hospital Practice, Volume 39, Issue 1 (2011)

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Clinical Focus: Geriatrics

Article
Incretin Therapies in the Management of Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Isabelle Bourdel-Marchasson MD, PhD, Anja Schweizer PhD & Sylvie Dejager MD, PhD
Pages: 7-21
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforIncretin Therapies in the Management of Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | References | PDF (251.8 KB)
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Special Considerations for the Use of Insulin in Older Adults
Kaelen C. Dunican PharmD & Alicia R. Desilets PharmD, CGP
Pages: 22-29
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforSpecial Considerations for the Use of Insulin in Older Adults | References | PDF (172.3 KB)
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Clinical and Demographic Factors Associated with Antimuscarinic Medication Use in Older Hospitalized Patients
Estelle Lowry MSc, Richard J. Woodman PhD, Roy L. Soiza MD & Arduino A. Mangoni MD, PhD
Pages: 30-36
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforClinical and Demographic Factors Associated with Antimuscarinic Medication Use in Older Hospitalized Patients | References | PDF (208.4 KB)
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Use of Warfarin is Associated with Delay in Surgery for Hip Fracture in Older Patients
Anette Hylen Ranhoff MD, PhD, Mette Irene Martinsen RN, Kristin Holvik PhD & Ludvig Fjeld Solheim MD, PhD
Pages: 37-40
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforUse of Warfarin is Associated with Delay in Surgery for Hip Fracture in Older Patients | References | PDF (111.8 KB)
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Medical Consultation and Best Practices for Preoperative Evaluation of Elderly Patients
Mihaela Stefan MD, FACP, Laura Iglesia Lino MD & Gladys Fernandez MD
Pages: 41-50
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforMedical Consultation and Best Practices for Preoperative Evaluation of Elderly Patients | References | PDF (193.1 KB)
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Hip Fracture Management for the Hospital-Based Clinician: A Review of the Evidence and Best Practices
Jason Hughson MD, Jonathan Newman MD & Robert C. Pendleton MD
Pages: 52-61
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforHip Fracture Management for the Hospital-Based Clinician: A Review of the Evidence and Best Practices | References | PDF (185.8 KB)
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Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis: Considerations for Older Adults
Sheila M. Seed PharmD, MPH, Kaelen C. Dunican PharmD & Ann M. Lynch PharmD
Pages: 62-73
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforTreatment Options for Osteoarthritis: Considerations for Older Adults | References | PDF (258.1 KB)
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Monoarticular Pseudogout of the Hip: A Case Report
Kathleen E. Brennan & Brian J. McGrory MD
Pages: 74-77
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforMonoarticular Pseudogout of the Hip: A Case Report | References | PDF (553.3 KB)
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The Use of Advance Directives Among Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Keith M. Swetz MD, Paul S. Mueller MD, MPH, Abigale L. Ottenberg MA, Chadi Dib MD, Monica R. Freeman LICSW & Daniel P. Sulmasy MD, PhD
Pages: 78-84
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforThe Use of Advance Directives Among Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices | References | PDF (194.7 KB)
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Advance Care Planning in the Skilled Nursing Facility: What Do We Need for Success?
Mary Burgess MD, Stephen Cha MS & Ericka E. Tung MD, MPH
Pages: 85-90
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforAdvance Care Planning in the Skilled Nursing Facility: What Do We Need for Success? | References | PDF (169.6 KB)
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The Relationship Between Elder Risk Assessment Index Score and 30-Day Readmission From the Nursing Home
Paul Y. Takahashi MD, Anupam Chandra MD, Stephen Cha MS & Aleta Borrud MD, MPH
Pages: 91-96
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforThe Relationship Between Elder Risk Assessment Index Score and 30-Day Readmission From the Nursing Home | References | PDF (226.5 KB)
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Approach to Fecal Incontinence and Constipation in Older Hospitalized Patients
Felix W. Leung MD, FACG & Satish S. C. Rao MD, PhD, FRCP (LON)
Pages: 97-104
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforApproach to Fecal Incontinence and Constipation in Older Hospitalized Patients | References | PDF (213.1 KB)
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Health Outcomes

Article
Dabigatran Etexilate: A Possible Replacement for Heparinoids and Vitamin K Antagonists?
David R. P. Guay PharmD
Pages: 105-125
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforDabigatran Etexilate: A Possible Replacement for Heparinoids and Vitamin K Antagonists? | References | PDF (327 KB)
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Clinical Features

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Effect of Adding Nitroglycerin to Early Diuretic Therapy on the Morbidity and Mortality of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Presenting with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Emad F. Aziz DO, MB, ChB, Marrick Kukin MD, Fahad Javed MD, Balaji Pratap MD, Manpreet Singh Sabharwal MD, Deborah Tormey RN, Olivier Frankenberger MD & Eyal Herzog MD
Pages: 126-132
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforEffect of Adding Nitroglycerin to Early Diuretic Therapy on the Morbidity and Mortality of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Presenting with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure | References | PDF (204.4 KB)
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A Clinician's Guide to Salvage Therapy for Persistent Helicobacter pylori Infection
Jay Luther MD, William D. Chey MD & Richard J. Saad MD
Pages: 133-140
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforA Clinician's Guide to Salvage Therapy for Persistent Helicobacter pylori Infection | References | PDF (156.1 KB)
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Lumbar Puncture for Suspected Meningitis After Intensive Care Unit Admission is Likely to Change Management
Faisal A. Khasawneh MD, Roger D. Smalligan MD, MPH, Tammam N. Mohamad MD, Mohamad K. Moughrabieh MD & Ayman O. Soubani MD
Pages: 141-145
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforLumbar Puncture for Suspected Meningitis After Intensive Care Unit Admission is Likely to Change Management | References | PDF (114.3 KB)
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Obesity and the Orthopedic Trauma Patient: A Review of the Risks and Challenges in Medical and Surgical Management
Mary K. Mulcahey MD, Deborah V. Appleyard MD, MPH, Jonathan R. Schiller MD & Christopher T. Born MD
Pages: 146-152
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforObesity and the Orthopedic Trauma Patient: A Review of the Risks and Challenges in Medical and Surgical Management | References | PDF (148.1 KB)
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Osteomyelitis: An Update for Hospitalists
William R. Howell MB, ChB & Claudia Goulston MD
Pages: 153-160
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforOsteomyelitis: An Update for Hospitalists | References | PDF (332.1 KB)
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Rapid Response Team Interventions for Severe Hyperkalemia: Evaluation of a Patient Safety Initiative
Nadine Rayan MHA, Robert Baird MD & Andrew Masica MD, MSCI
Pages: 161-169
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforRapid Response Team Interventions for Severe Hyperkalemia: Evaluation of a Patient Safety Initiative | References | PDF (276.8 KB)
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Current State of Endoscopic Therapies in Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer
Matthew Hudson MD, Cui Li Lin MD & Fadlallah Habr MD
Pages: 170-180
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforCurrent State of Endoscopic Therapies in Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer | References | PDF (852.9 KB)
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Mitral Regurgitation: Current Trends in Diagnosis and Management
Mehrdad Ghoreishi MD, Murtaza Dawood MD, Craig E. Stauffer MD & James S. Gammie MD
Pages: 181-192
Published online: 13 Mar 2015
AbstractforMitral Regurgitation: Current Trends in Diagnosis and Management | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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