Shirin Poonja, DO
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New Oral Anticoagulants Increase GI Bleed Risk
April 2, 2014
Studies link thrombin, factor Xa inhibitors to higher incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding compared with vitamin K antagonists, heparin therapy
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ICU Pressure Improves Patient Transfers to the Hospital Floor
March 19, 2014
Rising costs, projected shortages in critical care staff have prompted physicians to use ICU services more efficiently: study
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Hospitalist Reviews on Treatments for Acute Asthma, Stroke, Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia, and More
March 1, 2014
Also reviewed this month: endoscopic cystogastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocyst drainage; long-term cognitive impairment after critical illness; and short-term, dual antiplatelet in zotarolimus-eluting stents
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Physician Reviews of HM-Related Research
May 22, 2013
BNP-driven fluid management improves ventilator weaning
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Physician Reviews of Hospital Medicine-Related Research
May 1, 2013
Reviews include BNP-driven fluid management, 30-day readmission patterns, hospitalists’ workload and patient safety, permanent atrial fibrillation, low-dose thrombolysis for PE, and many more