Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine for Sternotomy Pain After Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis.

Background: Multimodal analgesia is a cornerstone of postoperative pain management. Different formulations of local anesthetics are available. Data to support these treatment options are limited.

Wearable gait device for stroke gait rehabilitation at home.

Background: Hemiparesis is a common disabling consequence of stroke that leads to abnormal gait patterns marked by asymmetries in step length, stance, and swing phases. Asymmetric gait patterns are correlated with decreased gait velocity and increased susceptibility to falls that can lead to serious injuries and hospitalizations.

Objective: In this single group, before and after study, treatment with the iStride gait device, designed to improve the gait patterns of individuals with hemiparesis, is adapted to the home environment.

Impact of Evidence-Based Guidelines on Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients With Clostridium difficile Infection.

Objectives: Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the most common healthcare-associated infection in the United States. Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of CDI were updated in 2010 by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. An institutional guideline for the classification and management of CDI in accordance with the 2010 Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America/Infectious Diseases Society of America guideline was developed and provided to attending physicians and medical residents in multiple formats.