Patient Safety Journal Articles

• Evaluation of a Pharmacy-Based HCV and HIV Screening Program This study assessed the effectiveness of HIV and/or HCV point-of-care testing, counseling, and education in community pharmacies for populations at increased risk.
  Preventing Chronic Disease, January 18, 2023
• Presurgical Interventions to Promote Smoking Cessation Smoking increases the risk of respiratory and cardiocirculatory complications of surgery, and impacts surgical wound healing. Can promoting smoking cessation before surgery improve outcomes?
  Anesthesia & Analgesia, January 17, 2023
• Inflammation Drives Residual Risk in Chronic Kidney Disease Which factors more into the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in statin-treated patients with chronic kidney disease: residual cholesterol risk or inflammation?
  European Heart Journal, January 17, 2023
• Ibuprofen Reduces Testosterone Level in Women With PCOS A new study evaluated the effects of the NSAID ibuprofen on testosterone and other hormones among women with PCOS.
  Journal of the Endocrine Society, January 17, 2023
• HR-QoL in Women With Primary Ovarian Insufficiency This scoping review examines how idiopathic primary ovarian insufficiency impacts a woman's health-related quality of life. What interventions might address the psychosocial needs of these women?
  Human Reproduction, January 13, 2023
• Experience of Super-Responders to Biologics in Severe Asthma A new study provides insight into the profound impact of biologic treatment for severe asthma among super responders -- from the patient's perspective.
  BMC Pulmonary Medicine, January 13, 2023
• NPWT for Complex Surgical Wounds in 59 Patients Learn how NPWT was successfully used in the management of complex surgical wounds.
  ePlasty, January 13, 2023
• Deprescription of Aspirin in Patients With GI Bleeding This study found that aspirin for primary cardiovascular prevention was rarely deprescribed at discharge in patients hospitalized with GI bleeding.
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, January 12, 2023
• Presentation of Cystic Pheochromocytomas A better understanding of the presentation and clinical characteristics of cystic pheochromocytomas could lead to better management of these rare tumors.
  Clinical Endocrinology, January 12, 2023
• Barostim Baroreflex Activation Therapy Which heart failure patients might benefit from this emerging device-based therapy?
  ACC.org, January 11, 2023
• One Journey of Board Service: Interview With a Professional A seasoned nurse leader shares her knowledge and experience as a board member.
  Nursing Economics, January 09, 2023
• Efficacy, Safety of the Live Biotherapeutic MRx1234 in IBS MRx1234, a live biotherapeutic, has the potential to become a novel, safe treatment option for patients with irritable bowel syndrome, according to this RCT.
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, January 05, 2023
• A PICU Checklist for Interprofessional Rounds This newly developed checklist for interprofessional rounds in the pediatric intensive care unit could help improve patient care and safety.
  American Journal of Critical Care, January 05, 2023
• Adrenal Insufficiency in Patients With Hypoglycemia in an ED These findings highlight the importance of considering adrenal insufficiency among patients who present with unexplained hypoglycemic symptoms.
  Journal of the Endocrine Society, January 03, 2023
• Filgotinib, Lanraplenib and Tirabrutinib in Sjogren Syndrome Could these drugs prove to be a safe and effective option for the treatment of Sjogren's syndrome?
  Rheumatology, January 03, 2023
• A Multifaceted Protocol in Reducing Telemetry Monitoring Is telemetry being inappropriately used in hospital settings? This paper details the implementation of a telemetry clinical decision-making tool to reduce telemetry overuse.
  Southern Medical Journal, January 03, 2023
• A National Survey of Outpatient Platelet Transfusion Practice This survey reports on the current state of platelet transfusion practice in the outpatient setting. Are evidence-based guidelines being followed?
  American Journal of Clinical Pathology, January 03, 2023
• Weight Gain and Metabolic Effects of INSTI-Based ART or TAF A new study analyzed the BMI changes among people with HIV who switched to an ART regimen that included integrase inhibitors or tenofovir alafenamide.
  JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, January 02, 2023
• Multimodal Therapy of Epithelioid Pleural Mesothelioma This study describes a multimodal treatment approach to help improve overall survival in these patients.
  Translational Lung Cancer Research, January 02, 2023
• Rate Versus Rhythm Control for AF: Has the Debate Been Settled? This commentary details the pros and cons of rate vs. rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation, summarizing recent studies. For which patients is rhythm control preferable?
  Circulation, January 02, 2023