Academic institution pilot study shows far fewer diagnoses of sinusitis than reported nationally.

Objective: To compare the prevalence of acute sinusitis (AS) and chronic sinusitis (CS) diagnosed by primary care and emergency medicine physicians in our academic institution to national data.

Study Design: Cross-sectional pilot study of institutional census data and a population-based national sample. The setting was primary care and emergency departments at an academic healthcare institution and community healthcare practices nationally.

Diagnosis and treatment of acute sinusitis in the primary care setting: A retrospective cohort.

Objectives And Hypothesis: Our objectives were to characterize the quality of acute sinusitis care and to identify nonclinical factors associated with antibiotic use for acute sinusitis. We hypothesized that we would identify provider-level factors associated with antibiotic use.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort at a single academic institution.

Pediatric deep space neck infections in U.S. children, 2000-2009.

Objective: Deep space neck infections (DNI) are common pediatric illnesses, which can lead to significant morbidity and healthcare expenditures. Recent studies suggest that the incidence of pediatric DNI in the United States is increasing, but no nationally representative studies exist. This study sought to characterize pediatric DNI at the national level over the past decade and to determine whether U.

Prevention of thromboembolic events in surgical patients through the creation and implementation of a computerized risk assessment program.

Objectives: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a major source of postoperative morbidity and mortality and is currently a major quality improvement initiative. Mechanical and pharmacological prophylaxis is effective in preventing postoperative thromboembolic events, yet it remains underutilized in the clinical setting. Thus, the objective of this study was to develop and implement a computerized DVT risk assessment program in the electronic medical record and determine its effect on compliance with DVT prophylaxis guidelines.