Geography of randomized controlled trials in general internal medicine: is the united states’ share declining?

How complete is the evidence for thrombo

How complete is the evidence for thromboembolism prophylaxis in general medicine patients? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

✍ Gregory M. Bump; Madhavi Dandu; Samuel R. Kaufman; Kaveh G. Shojania; Scott A. F 📂 Article 📅 2009 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 461 KB

## Abstract ## OBJECTIVES: Guidelines recommend pharmacologic prophylaxis for hospitalized medical patients at increased risk of thromboembolism. Despite recommendations, multiple studies demonstrate underutilization. Factors contributing to underutilization include uncertainty that prophylaxis re