Luis Teixeira, MD

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Anticoagulation for patients with liver cirrhosis and portal vein thrombosis

Author:: Luis Teixeira, MD

Publish date: September 29, 2017

Should patients with liver cirrhosis with portal vein thrombosis be treated with anticoagulation?

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Bowel rest or early feeding for acute pancreatitis

Author:: Luis Teixeira, MD

Publish date: September 28, 2017

When should you start enteral feedings in patients with acute pancreatitis?

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Epidemiology, Consequences of Non-Leg VTE in Critically Ill Patients

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACP, SFHM; Laura Bateman, MD; Lydia Bazzano, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD, MPH; Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD; Luis Teixeira, MD; Frank Wharton, MD, FACP; Department OF

Non-leg VTE was associated with a higher risk of pulmonary embolism during hospitalization, longer ICU stays

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Epidemiology, Consequences of Non-Leg VTE

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACP, SFHM; Laura Bateman, MD; Lydia Bazzano, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD, MPH; Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD; Luis Teixeira, MD; Frank Wharton, MD, FACP

Non-leg VTE in critically ill patients was associated with a higher risk of pulmonary embolism during hospitalization, longer ICU stays

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Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) May Help Determine Mortality Risk

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACP, SFHM; Laura Bateman, MD; Lydia Bazzano, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD, MPH; Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD; Luis Teixeira, MD; Frank Wharton, MD, FACP

Updated MELD model may provide more accurate method of predicting inpatient mortality rates for hospitalized cirrhotic patients with acute...

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Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations Due to Insulin

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACP, SFHM; Laura Bateman, MD; Lydia Bazzano, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD, MPH; Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD; Luis Teixeira, MD; Frank Wharton, MD, FACP

Risk of insulin-related hypoglycemia in patients older than 80 should be considered prior to starting insulin regimen, increasing insulin dose

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Healthcare Worker Attire Recommendations

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACP, SFHM; Laura Bateman, MD; Lydia Bazzano, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD, MPH; Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD; Luis Teixeira, MD; Frank Wharton, MD, FACP

Patients prefer formal, white coats on healthcare personnel (HCP), but patient satisfaction, confidence were not affected by less formal attire...

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Prediction Tool for Readmissions Due to End-of-Life Care

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACP, SFHM; Laura Bateman, MD; Lydia Bazzano, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD, MPH; Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD; Luis Teixeira, MD; Frank Wharton, MD, FACP

Factors used in prediction model can help identify end-of-life patients at high risk of readmissions, prioritize resources to minimize risk

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Colonic Malignancy Risk Appears Low After Uncomplicated Diverticulitis

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACP, SFHM; Laura Bateman, MD; Lydia Bazzano, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD, MPH; Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD; Luis Teixeira, MD; Frank Wharton, MD, FACP

Risk of malignancy was less than 1% for patients who had a colonic evaluation after episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis

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Physician Burnout Reduced with Intervention Groups

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACP, SFHM; Laura Bateman, MD; Lydia Bazzano, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD, MPH; Kirk Pak, MD, MSc, PhD; Luis Teixeira, MD; Frank Wharton, MD, FACP

Small-group intervention lessened physicians’ feelings of depersonalization, emotional exhaustion while boosting engagement, empowerment

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In the Literature: Hospital-Based Research You Need to Know

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, SFHM; Indranill Basu Ray, MD; William Carter, MD; David Lee, MD, MBA; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Lakshmi Ravipati, MD; Luis Teixeira, MD; Department OF

Avoid preoperative urine culture in nonurologic surgical procedures

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ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, SFHM; Indranill Basu Ray, MD; William Carter, MD; David Lee, MD, MBA; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Lakshmi Ravipati, MD; Luis Teixeira, MD; Department OF

Value of routine preoperative urine screening assessed; Impact of hospitalist-led intermediate care on patient survival; Risks of blood...