Hospital Medicine Journal Articles

• Guideline of the Guidelines: Urolithiasis In what ways are the various current guidelines for the management of urolithiasis the same -- and how do they differ?
  Current Opinion in Urology, April 19, 2021
• Efficacy and Safety of Covid-19 Vaccines in Older People This article summarizes the main COVID-19 vaccines, both approved and currently in trial, with a focus on the evidence of their safety and efficacy in the older population and those with frailty.
  Age and Ageing, April 19, 2021
• Myocardial Injury After Surgery-Is Slightly Heavier Better? Might a higher BMI offer protection from myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery? A new study examines this "obesity paradox."
  Anesthesia & Analgesia, April 19, 2021
• Obesity Impact on Adverse Outcomes After Lumbar Spine Fusion Are obese spinal fusion patients at a greater risk for adverse outcomes after surgery?
  Spine, April 19, 2021
• Colchicine for Secondary Prevention in Coronary Disease Two new studies provide evidence supporting the cardiovascular benefits of once-daily colchicine in coronary disease.
  European Heart Journal, April 19, 2021
• Decline in COVID-19 Hospitalization With Statewide Mask Mandates This report confirms that implementation of statewide mask mandates is associated with a reduction in COVID-19-associated hospitalizations.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, April 16, 2021
• Vitamin D, Calcium, and Implications for Cardiovascular Health Should vitamin D and calcium supplementation be recommended for cardiovascular health? This paper reviews currently available evidence to provide updated recommendations.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 06, 2021
• Erenumab in the Prevention of Episodic and Chronic Migraine This study assessed the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of erenumab, a CGRPR antagonist, in a real-life migraine population.
  Headache, April 05, 2021
• Aspirin in COVID-19-Related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome A new study found aspirin use independently associated with a reduced risk of mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients. What might be the pathophysiological rationale behind aspirin's efficacy?
  Anesthesia & Analgesia, April 05, 2021
• Cardiovascular Medicine 2020: ACS and Intensive Cardiac Care Review the many important studies published in 2020 that should impact the clinical management of patients presenting with ACS requiring intensive cardiac care, including in patients with COVID-19.
  European Heart Journal, April 01, 2021
• Acute Ischemic Stroke and COVID-19 How common is acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19? This study identified risk factors, comorbidities, and outcomes in patients with COVID-19 with or without acute ischemic stroke.
  Stroke, March 31, 2021
• Serum 25(OH)D Level and COVID-19 Stage and Mortality This study revealed that nearly 60% of patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 are vitamin D deficient, and deficiency was independently associated with mortality.
  American Journal of Clinical Pathology, March 30, 2021
• Antibody Responses 8 Months After Mild SARS-CoV-2 Infection How long can immunity last in the months after asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, March 30, 2021
• Allergic Reactions, Anaphylaxis After Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine This report summarizes the clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis and nonanaphylaxis reactions, after receipt of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 29, 2021
• Vancomycin Induced Cardiac Arrest: A Case Report This case underscores the need to be familiar with Red Man Syndrome, a rare but potentially life threatening adverse effect of vancomycin.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, March 25, 2021
• Candida auris Outbreak in a COVID-19 Specialty Care Unit This report highlight the importance of facilities adhering to recommended infection control and PPE practices and continuing surveillance for pathogens like C. auris during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 17, 2021
• Management Guidelines for Adults With COVID-19 in the ICU This article provides updated recommendations for the management of critically ill COVID-19 patients.
  Critical Care Medicine, March 17, 2021
• Corticosteroids in COVID-19: Should It Be Standard-of-Care? Corticosteroids have provided a useful treatment option for COVID-19, but the benefits and drawbacks of this therapy should be considered.
  Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, March 17, 2021
• Advances in Acute Stroke Treatment 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated medical news in 2020, and stroke is no exception. This paper summarizes the major advances in acute stroke in 2020 as well as the impact of COVID-19 on care.
  Stroke, March 01, 2021
• Don't Throw the Stethoscope Away! In this brief commentary, physicians from China highlight the many reasons why the stethoscope is still invaluable and often preferable to ultrasound during the COVID-19 outbreak.
  European Heart Journal, February 17, 2021