Meeting
Abstract Number: 133
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Rhabdomyolysis is a condition of rapid muscle breakdown resulting in myalgia, enzyme elevations, electrolyte imbalance. Released heme pigment may lead to tubular obstruction, vasoconstriction, and tubular epithelial cell injury, causing acute kidney injury (AKI) as a severe complication. Especially with predisposing conditions such as volume depletion. Early and aggressive fluid resuscitation is an essential […]
Abstract Number: 133
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: An estimated 1 in 5 HIV‐positive Americans is unaware of their HIV status. Experts warn that this subgroup notably contributes in propagating the U.S. HIV epidemic. Universal opt‐out screening may mitigate this problem but remains haphazardly implemented. Inpatient‐based programs are a potential pathway toward efficient HIV screening. However, supportive studies are sparse and focus […]