Purpose This study examined the accuracy of claims‐based algorithms to identify smoking
against self‐reported smoking data. Methods Medicare patients enrolled in the Brigham and …

CLINICAL RESEARCH with defined study methodology and statistical testing is a relatively
recent addition to the field of medicine. The practice of medicine largely has been informed …

Study objective It is recommended to correct intravenous induction doses by up to 50% for
patients older than 65 years. The objectives were to determine (a) the degree to which …

BACKGROUND: Because of uncertainty regarding the reliability of perioperative blood
pressures and traditional notions downplaying the role of anesthesiologists in longitudinal …

Abstract Background/Objectives In the context of an aging surgical population, appropriate
anesthetic induction dose adjustments for the older adult remain poorly defined. In the …

Background In the United States, ischemic stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality,
precipitated by carotid artery stenosis in 1 of every 5 individuals who suffer a stroke. Carotid …

Although statins are highly effective for reducing cardiovascular disease events, prior
studies demonstrate their significant underuse in the US population, including among those …

Study objective To investigate the association between self-identified black or African
American race and the presence of ambulatory internal medicine follow-up in the year after …

Objectives To determine the accuracy of documentation of vasoactive medication
administration in anesthetic records. Design Cross-sectional observational study. Setting …

Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the association between PaCO 2 and
patient outcome in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after coronary artery …