The Hospitalist: Current issues
Antibiotic Treatment for 7 days is Noninferior to 14 days in Patients with Uncomplicated Bacteremia
Clinical question: Is seven days of antibiotic treatment for bloodstream infections noninferior to 14 days of treatment? Background: Bloodstream infections are very common, can originate from a variety of infectious…
Restrictive Transfusion in MI May Lead to an Increase in 6-Month Mortality
Clinical question: How does a restrictive transfusion strategy (transfusion threshold of 7 to 8 g/dL) compare to a liberal transfusion strategy (transfusion threshold of 10 g/dL) in patients with acute…
Efficacy of Adjuvant Corticosteroid Therapy for CAP Varied Significantly Based on C-Reactive Protein Concentrations
Clinical question: Can baseline C-reactive protein concentrations help identify which patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are most likely to benefit from adjuvant treatment with corticosteroids? Background: CAP is a heterogeneous…
Potential Post-Discharge Benefits of Continuing Metformin During Acute Hospitalization
Clinical question: Does the continuation of metformin during hospitalization result in fewer post-hospitalization complications, such as hypoglycemia or death? Background: Despite metformin’s first-line role in the management of type 2…
