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Burden of delirium on mortality and healthcare resource utilization in geriatric patients hospitalized for inflammatory bowel disease
Mohammad Aldiabat MD, Wesam Aleyadeh MD, Tabeer Rana DO, Omar Al Ta’ani MD, Majd Alahmad MD, Malek Ayoub MD, Fouad Jaber MD, Adham Obeidat MD, Laith Numan MD, Amar Manvar MD & Laith Alhuneafat MD
Pages: 509-515
Published online: 22 Apr 2024
AbstractforBurden of delirium on mortality and healthcare resource utilization in geriatric patients hospitalized for inflammatory bowel disease | Full Text | References | PDF (615.5 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of delirium in geriatric inflammatory bowel disease patients
Craig H. Olson MD
Page: 516
Published online: 02 May 2024
CitationforEffect of delirium in geriatric inflammatory bowel disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (211.5 KB) | EPUB
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Original Research: Gastroenterology

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Close outpatient follow-up associated with reduced readmission rates in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Phi Tran DO, Matthew Tjahja MD, Yilun Wang, Nikhil Seth MD, Rylyn Reyes, Charles Bussell MD, Audrene Edwards MS & Christopher M. Johnson MD, PhD
Pages: 517-524
Published online: 09 Apr 2024
AbstractforClose outpatient follow-up associated with reduced readmission rates in patients with inflammatory bowel disease | Full Text | References | PDF (251.6 KB) | EPUB
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Close postdischarge follow-up reduces readmission in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Amneet K. Hans MD
Pages: 525-526
Published online: 20 May 2024
CitationforClose postdischarge follow-up reduces readmission in patients with inflammatory bowel disease | Full Text | References | PDF (218.9 KB) | EPUB
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Impact of interhospital transfer status on outcomes of variceal and nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: insights from the National Inpatient Sample analysis, 2017 to 2020
Ali Jaan MD, Zouina Sarfraz MBBS, Umer Farooq MD, Ahmed Shehadah MD, Raghav Bassi MD, Ammad Javaid Chaudhary MD, Asad ur Rahman MD & Patrick Okolo III MD
Pages: 527-534
Published online: 20 May 2024
AbstractforImpact of interhospital transfer status on outcomes of variceal and nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: insights from the National Inpatient Sample analysis, 2017 to 2020 | Full Text | References | PDF (712.1 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Original Research: Oncology

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Trends and disparities in colorectal cancer hospitalizations and outcomes: a 10-year joinpoint trend study
Ayobami Olafimihan MD, Elvis Obomanu MD, Maria Cristina Cuartas-Mesa MD, Ekrem Turk MD, Praise Fawehinmi, Gbolahan Olatunji MD, Emmanuel Kokori MD, Nicholas Aderinto MD, Hafeez Shaka MD, Benjamin Mba MD & Michael Mullane MD
Pages: 535-542
Published online: 03 May 2024
AbstractforTrends and disparities in colorectal cancer hospitalizations and outcomes: a 10-year joinpoint trend study | Full Text | References | PDF (587.2 KB) | EPUB
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Article Commentary
We can do better
James Fleshman MD, FASCRS, FACS
Page: 543
Published online: 17 May 2024
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Impact of colon cancer on outcomes in hospitalized patients with Clostridioides difficile infection: a national inpatient analysis
Natchaya Polpichai MD, Sakditad Saowapa MD, Aunchalee Jaroenlapnopparat MD, Phuuwadith Wattanachayakul MD, Pojsakorn Danpanichkul MD, Manasawee Tanariyakul MD & Angkawipa Trongtorsak MD
Pages: 544-550
Published online: 15 May 2024
AbstractforImpact of colon cancer on outcomes in hospitalized patients with Clostridioides difficile infection: a national inpatient analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (872.3 KB) | EPUB
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Article Commentary
Colon cancer and Clostridioides difficile infection: a not-so-lethal combination?
Cristie Columbus MD
Pages: 551-552
Published online: 28 May 2024
CitationforColon cancer and Clostridioides difficile infection: a not-so-lethal combination? | Full Text | References | PDF (247.5 KB) | EPUB
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Clinical and functional results after total scapulectomy in orthopedic oncology: are custom-made scapular prostheses better than humeral suspension?
Edoardo Ipponi MD, Martina Cordoni MD, Elena Bechini MD, Fabrizia Gentili MD, Fabio Cosseddu MD, Francesco Rosario Campo MD, Antonio D’Arienzo MD & Lorenzo Andreani MD, PhD
Pages: 553-559
Published online: 31 May 2024
AbstractforClinical and functional results after total scapulectomy in orthopedic oncology: are custom-made scapular prostheses better than humeral suspension? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Original Research: Cardiology

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Seasonal variations in admissions for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter in the Northeast and the Midwest regions of the United States
Dae Yong Park MD, Gianfranco Bittar-Carlini MD, Manoj Kumar MD, Yasser Jamil MD & Michael G. Nanna MD, MHS
Pages: 560-568
Published online: 02 May 2024
AbstractforSeasonal variations in admissions for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter in the Northeast and the Midwest regions of the United States | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Midterm durability of valve-sparing root replacement in bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valves
Anthony Tran MD, Emily Shih MD, Katherine B. Harrington MD, Justin M. Schaffer MD, Jasjit K. Banwait PhD, Zuyue Wang MD, J. Michael DiMaio MD, Michael J. Mack MD, William H. Ryan MD, William T. Brinkman MD & Baylor Scott & White Aortic Root Analysis Working Group
Pages: 569-575
Published online: 07 May 2024
AbstractforMidterm durability of valve-sparing root replacement in bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valves | Full Text | References | PDF (729.3 KB) | EPUB
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Original Research: COVID-19

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Pandemic effect on national hospitalizations for acute hyperglycemic complications
Hafeez Shaka MD, Ayodeji Ilelaboye MBBS, Abdultawab Shaka MD, Ellil Krishnaraju MD, Katayoun Khoshbin MD, Mohankumar Doraiswamy MD, Naveen Baskaran MD & Benjamin Mba MBBS
Pages: 576-582
Published online: 13 May 2024
AbstractforPandemic effect on national hospitalizations for acute hyperglycemic complications | Full Text | References | PDF (309.5 KB) | EPUB
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Article Commentary
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diabetes
Shumei Meng MD, PhD
Page: 583
Published online: 20 May 2024
CitationforThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (211.4 KB) | EPUB
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Impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy outcomes during delivery admissions: a nationwide analysis with clinical implications
Shiza Virk MD, Adeel Nasrullah MD, Karthik Gangu MD, Aaisha Shah MD, Margaret Roth DO, Anam Javed MD, Muhammad Ibraiz Bilal MD, Muhammad Quazi MD, Asif Farooq MD, Tariq Cheema MD, Zain Bin Iftikhar BDS & Abu Baker Sheikh MD
Pages: 584-591
Published online: 13 May 2024
AbstractforImpact of COVID-19 on pregnancy outcomes during delivery admissions: a nationwide analysis with clinical implications | Full Text | References | PDF (525.6 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Original Research: Quality Improvement and Practice Administration

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Effect of an increased dose of intrathecal fentanyl on cesarean delivery anesthesia at a Texas level IV maternal care center
Madeline Vacula, Emily E. Sharpe MD, Kendall Hammonds MPH & Michael P. Hofkamp MD
Pages: 592-596
Published online: 17 May 2024
AbstractforEffect of an increased dose of intrathecal fentanyl on cesarean delivery anesthesia at a Texas level IV maternal care center | Full Text | References | PDF (405.5 KB) | EPUB
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Article Commentary
Adequate analgesia reduces long-term opioid use and possibly abuse
H. A. Tillmann Hein MD, PhD
Page: 597
Published online: 31 May 2024
CitationforAdequate analgesia reduces long-term opioid use and possibly abuse | Full Text | References | PDF (237.1 KB) | EPUB
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Investigating level of food security among patients with hypertension and diabetes at a student-run free clinic
Luis F. Castro BS, Yaw Adu MS, Maribel Castro BS, Clarissa Palacios BS, Muneeza Sheikh BS, Yesenia Barrios BS, Kelly Bennett MD & Fiona Prabhu MD
Pages: 598-601
Published online: 01 Apr 2024
AbstractforInvestigating level of food security among patients with hypertension and diabetes at a student-run free clinic | Full Text | References | PDF (229.5 KB) | EPUB
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Article Commentary
Screening for food insecurity in primary care
Erin Kane MD
Page: 602
Published online: 04 Jun 2024
CitationforScreening for food insecurity in primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (239.3 KB) | EPUB
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Reviews

Review Article
Efficacy of orlistat in obese patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abdelrahman Mahmoud MBBCh, Islam Mohamed MD, Mohamed Abuelazm MBBCh, Ali Ashraf Salah Ahmed MBBCh, Abdallah Saeed MBBCh, Mahmoud Elshinawy MBBCh, Omar Almaadawy MD & Basel Abdelazeem MD
Pages: 603-612
Published online: 09 Apr 2024
AbstractforEfficacy of orlistat in obese patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Immunotherapy-induced colitis in metastatic colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sakditad Saowapa MD, Natchaya Polpichai MD, Pharit Siladech MD, Chalothorn Wannaphut MD, Manasawee Tanariyakul MD, Phuuwadith Wattanachayakul MD, Diego Olavarria Bernal, Hector Garcia Pleitez & Lukman Tijani MD
Pages: 613-622
Published online: 25 Apr 2024
AbstractforImmunotherapy-induced colitis in metastatic colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Article Commentary
Adding insult to injury: immunotherapy-induced colitis in metastatic colorectal cancer
Katerina Wells MD, MPH
Pages: 623-624
Published online: 20 May 2024
CitationforAdding insult to injury: immunotherapy-induced colitis in metastatic colorectal cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (245.3 KB) | EPUB
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Review Article
Is high-intensity focused ultrasound a magical solution to endometriosis? A systematic review
Mostafa Maged Ali DGO, Hind Awad Elderiny MSc, Mahmoud Shaaban Abdelgalil MBBCh & Ahmed Mohamed Othman MSc
Pages: 625-637
Published online: 04 Jun 2024
AbstractforIs high-intensity focused ultrasound a magical solution to endometriosis? A systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (835.6 KB) | EPUB
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Article Commentary
Deep infiltrating endometriosis: Is high-intensity focused ultrasound the answer?
Belinda M. Kohl-Thomas MD, FACOG, J. Scott Thomas MD, FACS & Steven R. Lindheim MD, MMM
Pages: 638-639
Published online: 29 May 2024
CitationforDeep infiltrating endometriosis: Is high-intensity focused ultrasound the answer? | Full Text | References | PDF (248.5 KB) | EPUB
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Study protocol of a systematic review and metaanalysis of stress and burnout among general surgery residents
Brett A. Johnson MD, MS, Kayla J. Callaway BS, Monica Vegiraju BS, Sudha Ramakrishnan MSIS, Gerald O. Ogola PhD, MPH, David C. Mohr PhD & Anthony C. Waddimba MD, DSc
Pages: 640-645
Published online: 03 May 2024
AbstractforStudy protocol of a systematic review and metaanalysis of stress and burnout among general surgery residents | Full Text | References | PDF (438.1 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Article Commentary
“Incision!”: a first cut into dissecting burnout among general surgery residents
John J. Squiers MD
Page: 646
Published online: 09 May 2024
Citationfor“Incision!”: a first cut into dissecting burnout among general surgery residents | Full Text | References | PDF (218 KB) | EPUB
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Article
Dermatological guide for primary care physicians: full body skin checks, skin cancer detection, and patient education on self-skin checks and sun protection
Shangyi Fu BS, Soojung Kim MD, PhD & Carina Wasko MD
Pages: 647-654
Published online: 31 May 2024
AbstractforDermatological guide for primary care physicians: full body skin checks, skin cancer detection, and patient education on self-skin checks and sun protection | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Clinician's Corner

Case Report
Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli: trigger for small vessel vasculitis
Eva Holland BS, Grant Koskay BSBA, Tiffany Chu BS, BA, Abubakar Tauseef MBBS, MD, Joseph Nahas MD & Venkata Andukuri MD, MPH
Pages: 655-658
Published online: 09 May 2024
AbstractforEnterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli: trigger for small vessel vasculitis | Full Text | References | PDF (693.4 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
A rare cause of hypokalemia
Rina Lee MD, Ambreen Merchant MD & Shahbaz Ahmed MD
Pages: 659-661
Published online: 07 May 2024
AbstractforA rare cause of hypokalemia | Full Text | References | PDF (168.5 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
A 20-year-old woman with chronic cough and dyspnea
Jiesu L. Sun MD, MPH, Ling Chen MD, PhD, Alexia Ghazi DO, Markey C. McNutt MD, PhD, Susan K. Mathai MD & Mark Millard MD
Pages: 662-665
Published online: 08 Apr 2024
AbstractforA 20-year-old woman with chronic cough and dyspnea | Full Text | References | PDF (959.1 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Rare case of poorly differentiated squamous cell cancer of HPV etiology in a nasal polyp presenting as chronic sinusitis
Shriya P. Bhat AB candidate, Allison Wyll MD & Hyojin Kwon MD
Pages: 666-669
Published online: 02 May 2024
AbstractforRare case of poorly differentiated squamous cell cancer of HPV etiology in a nasal polyp presenting as chronic sinusitis | Full Text | References | PDF (449.9 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis secondary to dose-related turmeric supplementation
Hannah Riva MPAS, Elena Skaribas MS, Maleka Najmi MD & Annika Silfvast-Kaiser MD
Pages: 670-672
Published online: 08 Apr 2024
AbstractforAcute generalized exanthematous pustulosis secondary to dose-related turmeric supplementation | Full Text | References | PDF (715.7 KB) | EPUB
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Perspectives

Article
Superlative performance in cardiovascular surgery
Baron Hamman MD
Pages: 673-678
Published online: 16 May 2024
AbstractforSuperlative performance in cardiovascular surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (414.1 KB) | EPUB
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Review Article
Navigating linguistic barriers: a case for and against medical Spanish certification for medical students in border states
Sulaiman Karim BS, Sebastian Hernandez MD & J. Alberto Hernandez MD
Pages: 679-683
Published online: 05 Apr 2024
AbstractforNavigating linguistic barriers: a case for and against medical Spanish certification for medical students in border states | Full Text | References | PDF (272.9 KB) | EPUB
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Editorial
Clinical fellowship augmented by regulatory review experience: a perspective on the Children’s National Hospital/FDA fellowship tracks
Jency Daniel MD, Nicholas Geagan DO, Nada Harik MD, Debra Birnkrant MD, Ramya Gopinath MD, Prabha Viswanathan MD, Sumathi Nambiar MD, MPH, Mark Connelly MD, Kirk Chan-Tack MD & Yodit Belew MD
Pages: 684-687
Published online: 03 May 2024
First Page PreviewforClinical fellowship augmented by regulatory review experience: a perspective on the Children’s National Hospital/FDA fellowship tracks | Full Text | References | PDF (341 KB) | EPUB
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Note
Roussouly classification of adult spinal deformity
Matthew Philippi MD, Caleb Shin MS, Santiago Quevedo BS, Joseph Weiner MD, Joseph Chavarria MD, Ioannis Avramis MD & James M. Rizkalla MD
Pages: 688-691
Published online: 11 Apr 2024
AbstractforRoussouly classification of adult spinal deformity | Full Text | References | PDF (378.5 KB) | EPUB
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Review Article
Utilization and efficacy of DotPhrases in the electronic medical record for improving physician documentation
Palak A. Fichadia MBBS, Mini Virmani MPH, MS, Priyanshi Shah MBBS, Ramsha Mahmood MD, Rhea Kanwar BS, Amishi Singla & Rohit Jain MD
Pages: 692-696
Published online: 20 May 2024
AbstractforUtilization and efficacy of DotPhrases in the electronic medical record for improving physician documentation | Full Text | References | PDF (293.3 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
Article Commentary
Electronic health record shortcuts: winning the dot race
Peter S. Stack MD, FACP
Page: 697
Published online: 15 May 2024
CitationforElectronic health record shortcuts: winning the dot race | Full Text | References | PDF (209.8 KB) | EPUB
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Brief Research Reports

Letter to the Editor
Outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with amyloidosis: a comparative meta-analysis
Hasaan Ahmed MD, Mahmoud Ismayl MD, Anirudh Palicherla MD, Anthony Kashou MD, Jalal Dufani MD, Amjad Kabach MD, Andrew M. Goldsweig MD, MS, Ahmed Aboeata MD & Nandan Anavekar MD
Pages: 698-699
Published online: 15 Apr 2024
CitationforOutcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with amyloidosis: a comparative meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (475.8 KB) | EPUB
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The effect of intensive blood pressure lowering on left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Yousef Soliman MBChB, Abubakar Nazir MBBS, Mohamed Abuelazm MBChB, Amith Seri MBBS, Abdelrahman Mahmoud MBChB & Basel Abdelazeem MD
Pages: 700-704
Published online: 13 May 2024
AbstractforThe effect of intensive blood pressure lowering on left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | Full Text | References | PDF (590.2 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Acute prophylactic antibiotic nailing of open femoral shaft fractures for prevention of fracture-related infection
Teron A. Nezwek MD, MBA, Dan Gordon MD & Casey Cates MD
Pages: 705-711
Published online: 03 Jun 2024
AbstractforAcute prophylactic antibiotic nailing of open femoral shaft fractures for prevention of fracture-related infection | Full Text | References | PDF (551.7 KB) | EPUB
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Reader Comments

Letter to the Editor
Yes, but who wrote the article?
Kenneth Nugent MD & Christopher J. Peterson MD
Pages: 712-713
Published online: 26 Apr 2024
CitationforYes, but who wrote the article? | Full Text | References | PDF (308.9 KB) | EPUB
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Letter to the Editor
The shadow side of growth: understanding growth hormone therapy’s role in slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Evan Hernandez
Page: 714
Published online: 15 May 2024
CitationforThe shadow side of growth: understanding growth hormone therapy’s role in slipped capital femoral epiphysis | Full Text | References | PDF (137.9 KB) | EPUB
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Miscellany

Avocations
Rolando M. Solis MD
Page: 715
Published online: 29 May 2024
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