Division of Hospital Medicine (MU): Recent submissions
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Turmeric-induced liver injury in a patient with concurrent semaglutide use
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-09)Turmeric has surged in popularity as one of the most widely used dietary supplements in the United States. Recognized for its anti- inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it has traditionally been regarded as safe. Recent ... -
Quantifying time from medical clearance to psychiatric placement in hospitalized patients
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-09)Introduction: Patients presenting to the hospital with active psychiatric illness often have concurrent general medical conditions requiring medical clearance before transfer to a psychiatric facility. There may be a time ... -
OPAT and the hospitalist : a short review on the IDSA recommendations and practice
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-09)Infectious Disease Society of America defines OPAT as administration of parenteral antimicrobial therapy in at least 2 doses on different days without intervening hospitalization. The first description of successful ... -
Staphylococcus aureus contamination rate on environmental surfaces and hands of staff in ICU and NICU ward of Rohani hospital in Babol, Iran
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-03)Introduction: This study surveyed the frequency of Staphylococcus aureus contamination on different surfaces in the ICUs in central Iran. Contamination of the environmental surfaces is a cause of nosocomial infection. The ... -
Comparison of hospital-at-home and in-hospital hospitalizations of randomized controlled studies – a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-09)Background: Several studies demonstrated clinical and economic benefits of hospital-at- home (HaH), but using different methods, study groups, and indications, the results are unequivocal. Our systematic review and ... -
Severe cefazolin-associated coagulopathy corrected with vitamin K supplementation : a case report
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-03)Cefazolin, a commonly used antibiotic in clinical practice, has been associated with coagulation disorders, including hypoprothrombinemia and elevated international normalized ratio (INR) in the absence of vitamin K ... -
Idiopathic calciphylaxis with cutaneous necrosis : a case report
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-03)Calciphylaxis is a rare medical condition that is characterized by calcification, microthrombosis, and fibrointimal hyperplasia within cutaneous arteries. This condition is associated with high morbidity and mortality. ... -
Delayed impact of COVID-19 on diabetes
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-03)Introduction: Active COVID-19 illness can worsen glycemic control and induce diabetes-related complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in patients with prediabetes and diabetes. There is a lack of available research ... -
A qualitative study of young women with high hospital utilization : patient perceptions of the transition from pediatric to adult care
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-03)Introduction: Patients who are frequently admitted to the hospital are a highly vulnerable population. Our interdisciplinary STEP program works intensively with these patients on the inpatient general medicine service to ... -
Serum albumin as a marker of metabolic response to injury and its role with calorie intake regarding length of stay, readmission rates and hospital survival
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-06)Background: Studies have shown a relationship between albumin level and hospital mortality, but none have looked at low serum albumin, calorie intake and survival. Aim: To evaluate the relationship between serum albumin ... -
Loneliness and its impact : an overlooked epidemic
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-06)Approximately half of U.S. adults report experiencing measurable levels of loneliness.1 Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, irrespective of social contact, while social isolation is a lack of social connections. ... -
Thrombus formation within a left ventricular apical aneurysm in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with midcavity obstruction : a case report
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2023-12)Midcavity left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy is a less common form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). It is associated with apical aneurysms, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death. Apical aneurysms can lead to the ... -
Plasmapheresis for hyperbilirubinemia and bile cast nephropathy after terbinafine therapy
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2023-12)We report a 62-year-old Caucasian female who was treated with plasmapheresis for hyperbilirubinemia that was triggered by cholestatic liver injury that likely developed from terbinafine therapy. She initially presented ... -
A case of disseminated cryptococcus in an HIV-positive patient
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2024-06)A 69-year-old male with a history of untreated Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was admitted to the emergency department for symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, lethargy, and weight loss. His physical examination ... -
Lemierre Syndrome three weeks after COVID-19 infection
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2023-07)Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare disease that classically presents with septicemia, thrombophlebitis, and distal embolization that develops 1-3 weeks after an oropharyngeal infection. Fusobacterium necrophorum is the causative ... -
A rare case of Crohn’s Disease presenting as a chronic gluteal abscess with underlying sacral osteomyelitis
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2023-07)This case report discusses the atypical presentation of Crohn’s Disease (CD) in a male in his early twenties. The patient presented to the Emergency Department with a chronic left gluteal abscess that failed to resolve ... -
Statin intolerance : a mini review
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2023-07)Lipid-lowering therapy is crucial for preventing cardiovascular disease—as primary prevention for individuals at increased risk and secondary for reducing the likelihood of disease progression. Statins have proven to be ... -
Physician and patient perspectives on inpatients’ understanding of their care and mixed messages during hospitalization
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2023-12)Patient understanding, improved communication between providers and patients, and patient engagement have been linked to improved patient health outcomes. However, factors such as the complexity and ever-changing nature ... -
Cranial impalement : a late discovery of a non-metal foreign object
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2023-12)A 64-year-old farmer was brought to the emergency department after he was found lying on the ground. He had been herding sheep in the fields prior to being found. He was disoriented, and left facial edema was seen, as well ... -
The relationship between off-site inpatient gastroenterology consultations and timeliness of care delivery
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2023-06)Introduction: Gastroenterologists are increasingly responsible for providing inpatient care at multiple facilities. Here, we hypothesized that a single gastroenterology team covering two facilities impacts care delivery ...