Pediatrician. Hospitalist. Researcher.

Joined September 2009
We have seen time and again during this epidemic the importance of large randomised clinical trials in determining which of the many promising treatments deliver real benefits for patients. If in doubt: - don’t guess - don’t prescribe & hope - randomise & learn.
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Number needed to harm via false positives: 6 Number needed to screen to prevent 1 breast CA death in 40's: 1150 Number needed to screen to actually save a life: infinity Big disconnect between perceived vs actual benefits of mammography.
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Alarm fatigue. #choosingwisely Cardiorespiratory and Pulse Oximetry Monitoring in Hospitalized Children: A Delphi Process | American Academy of Pediatrics pediatrics.aappublications.o…
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So excited to be a part of this fabulous group of #WomeninMedicine #PHM #Genderequity #AdvancePHM Collateral Damage: How COVID-19 Is Adversely Impacting Women Physicians | Journal of Hospital Medicine journalofhospitalmedicine.co…
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Are you unsure about what advice to give families about post-hospitalization bronchiolitis follow-up, especially during #Covid19? Our RCT supports PRN follow-up as an effective option. @JAMAPediatrics #PedsHM @SafelyDoingLess jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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By discharge, a parent has observed the evolution of their child’s illness, from sick enough to be hospitalized to recovering and then well enough to go home. Can we empower them more often to monitor their child’s recovery and decide if follow-up is needed? #patientcenteredcare
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Children randomized to scheduled follow-up more often (p=0.09) received a new Rx (antibiotics), but otherwise experienced similar outcomes, including symptom duration. Is a potential benefit of PRN follow-up decreased exposure to overtreatment?
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