Original Research
Original Research
Experience With Adaptive Servo-Ventilation Among Veterans in the Post-SERVE-HF Era
Sleep apnea is a heterogeneous group of conditions that may be attributable to a wide array of underlying conditions,...
Original Research
Prevalence of Antibiotic Allergy at a Spinal Cord Injury Center
Infectious diseases are the most common reason for rehospitalization among patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI),...
Original Research
Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Outcomes by p16 INK4a Antigen Status in a Veteran Population
In a 2022 cohort study by Sun and colleagues, upfront surgical treatment was associated with a 23% reduced risk of stroke compared with definitive...
Original Research
Outcomes in Patients With Curative Malignancies Receiving Filgrastim as Primary Prophylaxis
Febrile neutropenia (FN) frequently occurs in patients receiving chemotherapy, with the greatest risk of...
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Contralateral Constrictor Dose Predicts Swallowing Function After Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
Radiation therapy can cause long-term dysphagia that seriously affects quality of life for survivors of head and neck...
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Longitudinal Dynamic in Weight Loss Impacts Clinical Outcomes for Veterans Undergoing Curative Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
In patients with gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, malnutrition is common.
Original Research
Assessment of IV Edaravone Use in the Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable neurodegenerative disorder that results in progressive...
Original Research
Evaluation of Gabapentin and Baclofen Combination for Inpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic disease characterized by an impaired ability to control alcohol use that...
Original Research
Battlefield Acupuncture vs Ketorolac for Treating Pain in the Emergency Department
Acute pain is a primary symptom for many patients who present to the emergency department (ED). The ED team is...
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When a patient with chronic alcohol use abruptly stops drinking
Three days after he stops drinking alcohol, Mr. G, age 49, presents to a detoxification center with his wife, who drove him there because she was...