Background: Use of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tubes among patients with dementia is controversial, with multiple studies showing no clear benefit in terms of risks of aspiration, survival or quality of life. Despite this growing evidence, studies analyzing the trends of use of PEG tube among demented patients are lacking. We aimed to use a [...]

Background: Observation units are a growing destination for many patients with a variety of diagnoses.  The elderly represent a large part of the observation population, which will likely grow as baby-boomers age.  Those of advanced age can have different medical and social needs than their younger cohort, so understanding their prevalence and expected outcomes in [...]

Background: It is known that more people die during the nighttime compared to daytime in the community setting. Many health care providers are required to care for patients in a critical condition which includes around the time of death, and which may be at night. However, there have been few studies with respect to the [...]