A systematic review of the literature on localized gastrointestinal tract amyloidosis: Presentation, management and outcomes.

Purpose: Localized gastrointestinal tract amyloidosis is uncommon and little is known regarding this entity. There is no current standard of care for the management of localized amyloidosis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the characteristics, available treatments, outcomes and surveillance of these patients.

Assessment of the Utilization of Validated Diagnostic Predictive Tools and D-Dimer in the Evaluation of Pulmonary Embolism: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study from a Public Hospital in New York City.

Introduction: A significant increase in the use of computed tomography with pulmonary angiography (CTPA) for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) has been observed in the past twenty years. We aimed to investigate whether the validated diagnostic predictive tools and D-dimers were adequately utilized in a large public hospital in New York City.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of patients who underwent CTPA for the specific indication of ruling out PE over a period of one year.

Modeling Outcomes Using Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score-Based Ventilator Triage Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Objective: To model performance of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score-based ventilator allocation guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study design was used. Study sites included 3 New York City hospitals in a single academic medical center.