Christiana Care Research Publications & Presentations

Merriam AA, Chichester M, Patel N, Hoffman MK Obstet Gynecol 2014 May;123 Suppl 1:70S PMID: 24770257 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Activity restriction or “bed rest” is a commonly prescribed obstetric intervention, which lacks data demonstrating efficacy. Complications including bone demineralization, pulmonary atelectasis, venous thromboembolism, and muscle deconditioning have been attributed to bed rest. Exercise has a known

Continue reading Bed rest and gestational diabetes: more reasons to get out of bed in the morning

Kim CS, King E, Stein J, Robinson E, Salameh M, O’Leary KJ J Hosp Med 2014 May; PMID: 24799385 Abstract The landscape of hospital-based care has shifted to place greater emphasis on improving quality and delivering value. In response, hospitals and healthcare organizations must reassess their strategies to improve care delivery in their facilities and

Continue reading Unit-based interprofessional leadership models in six US hospitals

Zoarski GH, Seth R AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2014 May;35(5):856-61 PMID: 24676007 Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Antecedent balloon test occlusion is often performed prior to vertebral artery sacrifice, but there is limited data to suggest this adds a significant clinical benefit, especially in the setting of trauma. Furthermore, balloon test occlusion can be time-consuming, add

Continue reading Safety of Unilateral Endovascular Occlusion of the Cervical Segment of the Vertebral Artery without Antecedent Balloon Test Occlusion