SMJ articles in the category "hospitalization"

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Impact of Temperature Variation on Patients with Acute Severe Asthma

Objective: Acute severe asthma (ASA) is associated with a heightened risk of death. The influence of ambient temperature on in-hospital mortality and healthcare utilization for patients with ASA is poorly characterized. Methods: Using the National Inpatient Sample, we compared adults hospitalized with ASA in the northeast with southern regions of…

Posted in: big data 3 hospitalization 14

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New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Critical Illness Survivors and after Hospitalization

Objectives: Recent literature suggests that hospitalization may lead to new-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (NODM2). Understanding this relationship is crucial for developing interventions that could reduce long-term complications and healthcare costs associated with DM2 and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the incidence…

Posted in: hospitalization 14 hyperglycemia 8 type 2 diabetes mellitus 13

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Regional Differences in Hospitalizations among Patients Admitted with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Objective: Extreme temperatures negatively impact pulmonary function. This study explored whether the variability in ambient temperatures across disparate geographic regions in the United States was associated with differences in hospital outcomes for patients admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: Using the 2016–2019 National Inpatient Sample database, we compared…

Posted in: big data 3 COPD 10 hospitalization 14 outcomes 19

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Impact of Frailty on COVID-19 Hospitalizations: Results from the California State Inpatient Database

Objectives: Frail patients are at greater risk of experiencing adverse clinical outcomes in any critical illness due to decreased physiologic reserves, greater susceptibility to the adverse effects of treatment, and greater needs for intensive care. In this study, we sought to assess the prevalence of frailty and associated adverse in-hospital…

Posted in: COVID-19 55 frailty 8 hospitalization 14 mortality 38

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Prescription of Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Hospitalized Tobacco Users

Objectives: In hospitalized patients, cigarette smoking is linked to increased readmission rates, emergency department visits, and overall mortality. Smoking cessation reduces these risks, but many patients who smoke are unsuccessful in quitting. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is an effective tool that assists patients who smoke with quitting. This study evaluates…

Posted in: hospitalization 14

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Retrospective Analysis of Hospitalized Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated with Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist Therapy

 Objectives: The use and overall benefit of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist therapy for hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has limited data regarding impact and safety. We studied the impact and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy in hospitalized DM patients with…

Posted in: diabetes mellitus 37 hospitalization 14

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CME Article: Clinical Outcomes of Noninvasive Ventilation in Asthma, Bronchiectasis, and Other COPD

Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. Use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) appears to be associated with a significant decrease in frequency of exacerbation, hospital admissions, and mortality in patients with COPD. In this study, we sought to determine clinical outcomes, prevalence,…

Posted in: asthma 16 bronchiectasis 6 COPD 10 hospitalization 14

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Summary of Selected Healthcare Encounters among a Selection of Patients with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy

Objective: Research has not examined the use of health care by patients with myotonic muscular dystrophy (MMD), but it would provide insights into this population, which is prone to comorbidities and high service needs. This study is an analysis of this understudied subgroup, using a unique linked dataset to examine…

Posted in: disability 4 emergency department 21 hospitalization 14

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Playing Music for Hospitalized Patients Enhances Mood and Reduces Perceptions of Pain

Objectives: For most people, music serves as a calming influence or as a pleasurable stimulus that lifts their spirits. In an attempt to both distract and cheer up hospitalized patients, we designed a brief intervention that would bring music to their hospital rooms in attempt to enhance their mood and…

Posted in: hospitalization 14 music 3 patient satisfaction 12

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Association between Weight Change, Health Outcomes, and Mortality in Older Residents in Long-Term Care

Objectives: Despite the numerous health risks associated with being overweight, the effect of weight loss on health and longevity remains controversial, particularly in older adults. We explored the association among weight changes, health outcomes, and mortality in older residents of a skilled nursing facility. Methods: A 6-year retrospective chart review…

Posted in: hospitalization 14 mortality 38

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CME Article: Symptomatic Avascular Necrosis: An Understudied Risk Factor for Acute Care Utilization by Patients with SCD

Objectives: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with high healthcare utilization rates and poor outcomes in a subset of patients, although the underlying factors that predict this phenotype are poorly understood. Prior studies suggest that comorbid avascular necrosis (AVN) contributes to high healthcare utilization. We sought to clarify whether AVN…

Posted in: hospitalization 14 osteonecrosis 4 sickle cell disease 28

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Predictors of a Prolonged Length of Stay in Children with Perforated Appendicitis

Objectives: Little is known about the factors that affect the length of stay (LOS) of children hospitalized for perforated appendicitis. The objective of this study was to identify clinical and demographic factors associated with a prolonged LOS (PLOS) in children with perforated appendicitis. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted…

Posted in: children 22 Hispanic 7 hospitalization 14 length of stay 14

Expired CME Article

The Effects of Outpatient Management on Hospitalization for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions Associated with Diabetes Mellitus

Background: Ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC) related to diabetes mellitus can potentially be prevented by good quality outpatient care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate which characteristics of ambulatory patients with diabetes were associated with ACSC hospitalizations. Methods: Retrospective chart review of 65 adults with an ACSC diabetes-related…

Posted in: diabetes mellitus 37 hospitalization 14 quality of care 7

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Benefits of Boarding Home Placement in Patients with Schizophrenia

Objective: To determine if boarding home placement of patients with schizophrenia decreases the need for acute inpatient treatment, during and after the placement. Method: Data was collected from the medical records of 74 patients initially diagnosed with schizophrenia in our hospital from July 2001 to June 2002. The progress of…

Posted in: hospitalization 14 psychosis 8 schizophrenia 5
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