Nita Shrikant Kulkarni, MD
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Fibrinolysis for Intermediate-Risk PE: Increased Bleeding, No Mortality Effect
June 24, 2014
Does the use of fibrinolytic therapy improve mortality and morbidity in normotensive patients with acute pulmonary embolism who are at intermediate risk for adverse outcomes?
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Ramelteon Reduces Risk of Delirium in Hospitalized Patients
June 24, 2014
Does ramelteon, a melatonin agonist, prevent delirium in hospitalized patients?
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Early Goal-Directed Therapy in Septic Shock Does Not Reduce Deaths (ProCESS)
May 15, 2014
Does use of protocol-based early goal-directed therapy with central venous monitoring decrease mortality in patients presenting with septic shock?
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No Mortality Benefit with Albumin Administration in Severe Sepsis (ALBIOS)
May 15, 2014
Does albumin administration reduce mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis?
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Better Medication Adherence with Intervention; Clinical Outcomes Unchanged
April 24, 2014
Does an intervention consisting of increased pharmacist involvement and education increase long-term medication adherence in patients after hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome?
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Improved Mortality with CABG vs PCI in Multivessel Disease
April 24, 2014
For patients with multivessel disease, which is the better approach for reducing long-term mortality: coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention?
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Less is More When it Comes to Blood Transfusions
March 20, 2014
Does a restrictive transfusion strategy with a hemoglobin trigger of less than 7g/dL improve outcomes as compared with a more liberal strategy?
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Tight Glycemic Control Leads to More Hypoglycemia in the Pediatric ICU Population
March 20, 2014
Does tight control of hyperglycemia improve outcomes in the pediatric intensive care unit?
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No Benefits to Therapeutic Hypothermia for Severe Bacterial Meningitis
February 25, 2014
Can therapeutic hypothermia improve functional outcomes in comatose patients with severe bacterial meningitis?
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ACP Guidelines on Treatment of Anemia in Patients With Heart Disease
February 25, 2014
How should anemia and iron deficiency be treated in adults with heart disease?