Hospitalization costs associated with 30-day unplanned readmissions and potentially preventable readmissions in US older patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. [PDF]
Wu J, Lu ZK, Davis-Ajami ML.
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Using inpatient administrative data for ABIM research: Methodological and ethical concerns
Abstract The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has recently published studies in high‐impact medical journals demonstrating an association between initial and continuing certification exam performance and outcomes of hospitalized patients. We share methodological and ethical concerns regarding the conclusions of this research.
James L. Rudolph +2 more
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Readiness for Hospital Discharge and 30‑Day Unplanned Readmission in Older Adult Sepsis Survivors from Internal Medicine Wards: A Cross‑Sectional Study. [PDF]
Hou S +5 more
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Addressing in‐hospital substance use: A bioethical evaluation of two possible approaches
Abstract Up to 40% of patients with substance use disorder report using non‐prescribed drugs when hospitalized. In‐hospital substance (IHSU) use is associated with poor outcomes and raises safety concerns for healthcare providers. Despite its prevalence, little guidance exists regarding best practices in responding to IHSU.
John C. Messinger +5 more
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Abstract Background Alcohol use disorder‐related (AUD) diagnoses are common among hospitalized Veterans. Our prior research found that the presence of any AUD‐related diagnosis during hospital admission is associated with a 30% 5‐year mortality rate. Objective To compare demographics and causes of death between hospitalized patients within the Veterans
James C. Willey +7 more
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Risk Factors for 30-Day Hospital Readmission in Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review With Emphasis on Older Adults. [PDF]
Nwabor GO +6 more
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Early discharge after paediatric liver biopsy: A prospective observational study
Abstract Objective To evaluate the safety of early discharge after percutaneous liver biopsy (PLB) in children using prospective bleeding risk stratification. Methods In this prospective observational cohort study, paediatric patients scheduled for PLB were stratified into low‐ and high‐risk groups based on bleeding history and laboratory values.
Fie Brantbjerg Tinning +4 more
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A systematic review of machine learning algorithms for mortality risk, readmission and phenotype prediction in patients with heart failure: exploring key data sources, input variables and outcomes. [PDF]
Flok A +3 more
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Abstract Infectious diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among pediatric transplant recipients, despite significant advances in transplantation management. Vaccination is the most effective strategy to prevent infections; however, its efficacy is hindered in solid organ transplant (SOT) and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT)
Valeria Casotti +35 more
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Rethinking Postdischarge Intervention Evaluation. [PDF]
Woo BFY.
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