Interventions for malnutrition in hospitalized adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1002/jhm.12891
Abstract: BACKGROUND Malnutrition is associated with poor outcomes in hospitalized adults. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of hospital-initiated interventions for patients with malnutrition. METHODS Data sources included MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library from January 1, 2000… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; malnutrition; nutrition; risk ... See more keywords
Eruptions and related clinical course among 296 hospitalized adults with confirmed COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.12.046
Abstract: Background Limited information exists on mucocutaneous disease and its relation to course of COVID-19. Objective To estimate prevalence of mucocutaneous findings, characterize morphologic patterns, and describe relationship to course in hospitalized adults with COVID-19. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: clinical course; hospitalized adults; among 296; disease ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Impact of Functional and Psychosocial Problems in Hospitalized Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.03.012
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Underpinning standards for delivering comprehensive care in hospital is the need to identify issues contributing to patient complexity and risk of harm. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of functional and psychosocial problems… read more here.
Keywords: problems hospitalized; hospitalized adults; prevalence; study ... See more keywords
Clinical impact of healthcare-associated respiratory syncytial virus in hospitalized adults
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.128
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To describe the clinical impact of healthcare-associated (HA) respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in hospitalized adults. Design: Retrospective cohort study within a prospective, population-based, surveillance study of RSV-infected hospitalized adults during 3 respiratory seasons:… read more here.
Keywords: rsv patients; healthcare associated; rsv; clinical impact ... See more keywords
A Nationwide Study Examining Deafness Among Hospitalized Adults.
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DOI: 10.1044/2021_aja-20-00156
Abstract: Background It is unknown whether hospital outcomes differ among nonspeaking deaf patients compared to those without this disability. Objective This article aims to compare clinical outcomes and utilization data among patients with and without deafness.… read more here.
Keywords: deafness; hospitalized adults; deaf patients; compared controls ... See more keywords
Risk of relapse and readmission among hospitalized adults with carbapenem non-susceptible gram-negative infections.
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DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2023.2205227
Abstract: Abstract Background Infections caused by carbapenem-nonsusceptible gram-negative (C-NS) pathogens are associated with increased mortality and high treatment costs. Identification of potentially modifiable factors that may improve patient outcomes is important for better management of C-NS… read more here.
Keywords: index; infection; readmission; relapse ... See more keywords
Assessment of Virological Contributions to COVID-19 Outcomes in a Longitudinal Cohort of Hospitalized Adults
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac027
Abstract: Abstract Background While several demographic and clinical correlates of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcome have been identified, their relationship to virological and immunological parameters remains poorly defined. Methods To address this, we performed longitudinal collection… read more here.
Keywords: contributions covid; assessment virological; cohort hospitalized; virological contributions ... See more keywords
Improving Management of Hospitalized Adults With Uncomplicated Cellulitis or Cutaneous Abscess
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx094
Abstract: Abstract Implementation of a guideline for the management of hospitalized adults with uncomplicated skin and soft-tissue infections may decrease unnecessary antibiotic use. For cellulitis, treatment with vancomycin and broad-spectrum antibiotics decreased significantly. For cutaneous abscess,… read more here.
Keywords: management hospitalized; hospitalized adults; adults uncomplicated; cellulitis ... See more keywords
1146: USE OF END-TIDAL CARBON DIOXIDE TO EXCLUDE PULMONARY EMBOLISM IN HOSPITALIZED ADULTS
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000551891.83651.0c
Abstract: Learning Objectives: Pulmonary embolism (PE) causes 100,000 deaths and contributes to over 4 billion dollars of annual healthcare costs. Acute PE is a diagnostic challenge as symptoms vary widely and are nonspecific. Definitive diagnosis requires… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; end tidal; pulmonary embolism; hospitalized adults ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of tocilizumab in the treatment of hospitalized adults COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028967
Abstract: Abstract Background: Since December 2019, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread worldwide, leading to a global health threat. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of tocilizumab in COVID-19 patients. Methods: We systematically searched PubMed,… read more here.
Keywords: tocilizumab treatment; effectiveness tocilizumab; adults covid; care ... See more keywords
Trends in Hospital Utilization After Medicaid Expansion
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DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000001082
Abstract: Background: Medicaid expansion was associated with an increase in hospitalizations funded by Medicaid. Whether this increase reflects an isolated payer shift or broader changes in case-mix among hospitalized adults remains uncertain. Reseearch Design: Difference-in-differences analysis… read more here.
Keywords: hospital utilization; medicaid expansion; expansion; hospitalized adults ... See more keywords