BACKGROUND. Growth factor overexpression, including epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)
expression, is common in hepatocellular cancers. Erlotinib is a receptor tyrosine …

Purpose The study objective was to determine the proportion of patients with hepatocellular
carcinoma (HCC) treated with the combination of bevacizumab (B) and erlotinib (E) who …

Adverse reactions to commonly prescribed medications and to substances of abuse may
result in severe toxicity associated with increased morbidity and mortality. According to the …

Background Deep biliary cannulation (DBC) is a prerequisite to most endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatographies (ERCPs). Numerous techniques have been described to …

Background Syncope is a common condition seen in the emergency department. Given the
multitude of etiologies, research exists on the evaluation and management of syncope. Yet, …

Background There is a dearth of research on successful interventions to improve nurse-
physician communication (NPC). An important step is identifying what matters to bedside …

The “Things We Do for No Reason” (TWDFNR) series reviews practices that have become
common parts of hospital care but may provide little value to our patients. Practices reviewed …

Background Patient care in the United States has become increasingly more fragmented,
and the discharge summary serves as a critical tool for transmitting information on a patient’s …

Syncope is a common and complex symptom that requires efficient evaluation to determine
the cause. Recent guidelines focus on high-value testing, but a systematic evaluation of their …

Background Syncope evaluation and management is associated with testing overuse and
unnecessary hospitalizations. The 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart …