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Cost savings through continuous vital sign monitoring in the medical-surgical unit

John W. Beard, Antra Sethi, Weiqi Jiao, Hayden W. Hyatt, Halit O. Yapici, Mary Erslon & Frank J. Overdyk (2023) Cost savings through continuous vital sign monitoring in the medical-surgical unit, Journal of Medical Economics, 26:1, 760-768, DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2023.2219156  View article Abstract Objective This study aimed to determine the potential cost-savings for implementing continuous vital […]

In-Hospital Outcomes of Heart Failure Patients with Valvular Heart Disease: Insights from Real-World Claims Data

Izumi C, Matsuyama R, Yamabe K, Iwasaki K, Takeshima T, et al. In-Hospital Outcomes of Heart Failure Patients with Valvular Heart Disease: Insights from Real-World Claims Data. ClinicoEconomics and outcomes research: CEOR. 2023;15:349–360. https://doi.org/10.2147/CEOR.S405079 View article Abstract Purpose: Heart failure (HF) is a serious public health burden that is rapidly increasing in the aging population. […]

The temporal trend of placebo response in migraine prevention from 1990 to 2021: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis with regression

Tepper, S.J., Cirillo, J., Kim, E. et al. The temporal trend of placebo response in migraine prevention from 1990 to 2021: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis with regression. J Headache Pain 24, 54 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-023-01587-0 View article Abstract BackgroundMigraine affects 1.1 billion people globally and is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. In […]

Bacterial transfer and biofilm formation in needleless connectors in a clinically simulated in vitro catheter model

Ryder, M., deLancey-Pulcini, E., Parker, A. E., & James, G. A. (2023). Bacterial transfer and biofilm formation in needleless connectors in a clinically simulated in vitro catheter model. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 1–9. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2023.60 View article Abstract Objective: Although needleless connectors (NCs) are widely used in clinical practice, they carry significant […]

Allogeneic transplantation in advanced cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CUTALLO): a propensity score matched controlled prospective study

de Masson, A., Beylot-Barry, M., Ram-Wolff, C., Mear, J. B., Dalle, S., d’Incan, M., Ingen-Housz-Oro, S., Orvain, C., Abraham, J., Dereure, O., Charbonnier, A., Cornillon, J., Longvert, C., Barete, S., Boulinguez, S., Wierzbicka-Hainaut, E., Aubin, F., Rubio, M. T., Bernard, M., Schmidt-Tanguy, A., … Société Française de Greffe de Moëlle et Thérapie Cellulaire (2023). Allogeneic […]

Changes in Hematologic Lab Measures Observed in Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Treated with C5 Inhibitors, Ravulizumab and Eculizumab: Real-World Evidence from a US Based EMR Network

Fishman, J., Kuranz, S., Yeh, M. M., Brzozowski, K., & Chen, H. (2023). Changes in Hematologic Lab Measures Observed in Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Treated with C5 Inhibitors, Ravulizumab and Eculizumab: Real-World Evidence from a US Based EMR Network. Hematology Reports, 15(2), 266-282. https://doi.org/10.3390/hematolrep15020027 View article Abstract Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare acquired […]

A Retrospective Evaluation of Endo-Aortic Balloon Occlusion Compared to External Clamping in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Balkhy, H. H., Grossi, E. A., Kiaii, B., Murphy, D., Geirsson, A., Guy, S., & Lewis, C. (2023). A Retrospective Evaluation of Endo-Aortic Balloon Occlusion Compared to External Clamping in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery. Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, S1043-0679(23)00040-0. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.11.016 View article Abstract We compare outcomes of endo-aortic balloon […]

Early Albumin Infusion Is Associated With Greater Survival to Discharge Among Patients With Sepsis/Septic Shock Who Develop Severe Acute Kidney Injury Among Patients With Sepsis/Septic Shock Who Develop Severe Acute Kidney Injury

Raghunathan, K., Kempker, J. A., Davis, E. A., Sindhwani, N. S., Telang, S., Lodaya, K., & Martin, G. S. (2022). Early Albumin Infusion Is Associated With Greater Survival to Discharge Among Patients With Sepsis/Septic Shock Who Develop Severe Acute Kidney Injury Among Patients With Sepsis/Septic Shock Who Develop Severe Acute Kidney Injury. Critical care explorations, 4(12), e0793. […]

Timely Albumin Improves Survival in Patients With Cirrhosis on Diuretic Therapy Who Develop Acute Kidney Injury: Real-World Evidence in the United States

Kim, R.W., Raghunathan, K., Martin, G.S., Davis, E.A., Sindhwani, N.S., Telang, S., & Lodaya, K. (2023). Timely Albumin Improves Survival in Patients With Cirrhosis on Diuretic Therapy Who Develop Acute Kidney Injury: Real-World Evidence in the United States. Gastro Hep Advances, 2(2):252–260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gastha.2022.10.008 View article Abstract Background and Aims: Patients admitted with decompensated cirrhosis who develop acute […]