This has become an increasingly common practice nationwide in the setting of ongoing nursing shortages. While we consistently focus on protecting patient outcomes, a recent study published in JAMA from an international cohort demonstrated that nursing understaffing is associated with increased patient mortality, higher readmission rates, and longer hospital length of stay. These findings reinforce […]
Continue ReadingVery interesting clinical question in patients with atrial fibrillation: should our choice of rate control agent influence bleeding risk in patients receiving DOAC therapy? Emerging data suggest that in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with direct oral anticoagulants such as apixaban or rivaroxaban, concomitant use of diltiazem may be associated with a higher risk of […]
Continue ReadingThe link below provides the “Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026” policy statement. I will leave it to your discretion to determine how you would like to incorporate this into the practice guidelines. Link to article
Continue ReadingThis is a very interesting review addressing a simple yet common clinical question: “Does This Patient Have Volume Overload?” In this narrative review published in JAMA, the authors discuss practical bedside clues from the history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing that help clinicians determine whether a patient is truly volume overloaded. They highlight that while […]
Continue ReadingI found the new AHA/ACC Guideline on the Evaluation and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults very helpful when reviewing the details of risk stratification, diagnosis, and management of PE. Link to article
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