Nita Shrikant Kulkarni, MD
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No Short-term Mortality Benefit with Use of Colloids over Crystalloids for Fluid Resuscitation in the ICU (CRISTAL)
January 17, 2014
As compared with crystalloid therapy, does the use of colloid solutions for fluid resuscitation in the intensive care unit improve mortality in critically ill patients with hypovolemic shock?
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No Benefit to Addition of Stenting for Treatment of Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis
January 17, 2014
Does the use of renal artery stenting combined with aggressive medical therapy improve outcomes in patients with severe atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis?
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Fewer Catheter-Related Complications with Central Access in ICU Patients
December 20, 2013
What type of venous access -- central or peripheral -- is better for patients in the intensive care unit who have no absolute indication for central access?
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Colchicine Effective for First Episode of Acute Pericarditis
December 20, 2013
Does the addition of colchicine improve outcomes in the treatment of an initial episode of acute pericarditis?
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No Benefit to Addition of Pentoxifylline to Steroids for Treatment of Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis
November 22, 2013
Does the combination of prednisolone and pentoxifylline improve survival in patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis?
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Preventive PCI During Treatment for Acute STEMI Reduces Future Cardiovascular Events (PRAMI)
November 22, 2013
Does preventive percutaneous coronary intervention of noninfarct but stenosed arteries improve outcomes in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction?
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I COUGH for Prevention of Postop Pulmonary Complications
October 17, 2013
Does implementation of the I COUGH strategy improve pulmonary outcomes in postoperative patients?
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Inpatient Smoking Cessation Strategy Promising, but Effects Aren’t Long Lasting
October 17, 2013
How effective is intensive smoking cessation support for hospitalized patients?
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Earlier Thrombolysis, Better Outcome for Stroke Patients
September 20, 2013
For patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke, is earlier onset of thrombolytic therapy associated with better outcomes?
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Aspirin As Safe and Effective As LMWH for Extended Thromboprophylaxis after THA
September 20, 2013
Is aspirin as effective as dalteparin for extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients who have undergone total hip arthroplasty?