Andrew Meltzer, MD, MS

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Professor
ameltzer@mfa.gwu.edu
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Primary Department
Emergency Medicine
Affiliation
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Research Interests

Research topics include Point of Care testing (including novel biomarkers and capsule endoscopy);  diagnosis and management of abdominal pain and GI emergencies (including renal colic, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease appendicitis, small bowel obstruction.); and applying new technology to improve acute care medicine. 

Keywords

Point of Care Testing, Biomarkers, Renal Colic, Capsule Endoscopy, Emergency Abdominal Pain, Dyspepsia, Pancreatitis, Patient Discharge,Hospital Emergency Service, Gastritis, Tomography, X-Ray,

Research Level
T2: Translation to Patients
Research Method(s)
  • A Randomized Control Trial
  • A Prospective Observational trial
  • Mixed methods approach (qualitative then quantitative)
  • Create a decision tool
  • Chart review
  • Taking medical history from patient
  • Dispensing study medications and giving discharge instruction
  • Large Data Set Projects
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