Background: Prior exposure to antibiotics is associated with a subsequent risk for sepsis (Baggs et al., 2018). However, there are limited data on characteristics of patients readmitted with sepsis following previous antibiotic exposure during a non-sepsis related hospitalization. We sought to characterize factors associated with sepsis-related readmission (SRR) within 30 days of a non-sepsis index […]

Background: Upper‐extremity (UE) deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is increasingly diagnosed in hospitalized patients. High morbidity and mortality rates associated with UEDVT have been reported, suggesting that UEDVT may be a marker of severe illness. The objective of this study was to determine UEDVT incidence, identify associated risk factors and outcomes, and describe UEDVT management during […]

Background: Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity among general population despite recent advancements in goal-directed therapies. The advent of mechanical circulatory devices, the increased availability and improvement in heart transplant techniques have improved some metrics; however, CHF patients continue to have multiple readmissions for acute exacerbations. The frequency of […]

Case Presentation: Septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis is a rare condition that can affect healthy young athletes or women who have undergone a urologic or gynecologic surgery. It is usually misdiagnosed with osteitis pubis, a sterile inflammation of the pubic symphysis in young athletes due to repetitive or strenuous activities. It accounts for fewer […]