Background: There is growing interest in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for addressing clinical questions at the bedside, particularly in the intensive care unit (ICU), where it is widely used by intensivists. This trend has prompted education initiatives for residents across various specialties, including internal medicine, emergency medicine, anesthesia, and pediatrics. While several studies focus on training [...]

Background: Physical activity is crucial for the health and well-being of older adults. This study aims to investigate physical activity goals, expectations, and barriers among older adult patients to improve interventions and health outcomes. Methods: We conducted a mixed methods study at a large tertiary academic medical center from July to August 2024. We screened [...]

Background: Patients who complete a primary care provider (PCP) follow-up visit within 7 days of hospital discharge have lower odds of 14-day readmission (p=0.002) OR= 0.45 (95% CI: 0.27 – 0.73) compared to patients who do not at our academic institution. However, only 44% of patients complete this visit. Patients who were scheduled with their [...]