Meeting
Abstract Number: 280
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Anywhere from 20-50% of all hospitalized adult patients are impacted by malnourishment on admission. Although malnutrition has a worldwide impact on patient outcomes, it is frequently under documented. This proves detrimental to patient outcomes as the average length of stay is 1.5 times greater than those not affected by malnutrition. This is further exemplified […]
Abstract Number: 1187
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: A four-year-old boy with a history of non-verbal autism was admitted with one week of progressive bilateral lower extremity weakness and pain. Past history was significant for a diarrheal illness 1 month prior. Exam findings included poor dental hygiene, gingival hypertrophy with ecchymosis and bleeding, intact reflexes and 3/5 lower extremity strength. Labs […]
Abstract Number: 1202
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: An 11 year old male with nonverbal autism, complex partial epilepsy, and repaired coarctation of the aorta presented with failure to bear weight, rash, and easy bruising. Family history was positive for rheumatoid arthritis. The patient’s diet was limited due to food selectivity. Physical exam was significant for bilateral hip pain and petechiae […]