Background Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery is associated with
longer hospital stay and increased in-hospital death and stroke, but its long-term implications …

BACKGROUND Delirium is common in the ICU, with incidence rates reported to be
upwards of 70%. Due to the significant morbidity and mortality associated with delirium, it is …

With advances in health care practices and delivery, the overall life expectancy of the Western
population has increased. For those practitioners involved in the care of the patient with …

Patiromer and SZC will be useful adjuncts in the clinical care of heart failure patients with
hyperkalemia. These agents will allow clinicians to maintain patients on RAAS inhibitors and …

Individuals with a history of offending behavior show high rates of mental disorder as well
as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Neurocognitive impairments are common in both …

Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common and debilitating condition that
can be challenging to treat. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is currently the therapeutic gold …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) disproportionately affects older adults. It is expected that by
2030, one in five people in the United States will be older than 65 years. Individuals with CVD …

Aims Aldosterone has been found to influence cancer cell growth, cell cycle regulation and
cell migration, including in prostate cancer cells. Spironolactone is an aldosterone antagonist …

Background Delirium after cardiac surgery is associated with prolonged intensive care unit (ICU)
and hospital length of stay and elevated rates of mortality. The Society of Thoracic …

Several studies have focused on the role of provider handoffs as an important consideration
in patient safety. However, the number of studies focused on the handoff transition of …