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  • To Pair Furosemide with Albumin or Not?

    December 1, 2025

      Furosemide, a highly protein-bound organic acid, promotes free water clearance and natriuresis by entering the proximal tubules of the kidneys and blocking the sodium-potassium-chloride...

  • New Publishing Opportunity

    December 1, 2025

    Introducing the Literature Lounge! As readers of The Hospitalist know, our In the Literature column is quite popular, with hospitalist groups lined up to contribute. This popularity inspired the...

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From SHM

  • Volunteer Opportunities for SHM Members

    Making the most of your SHM membership means getting involved. Your voice and participation are integral to the society and help shape the practice of hospital medicine. Whether you want to join an advisory council, chapter, or special interest group, or get your work published, present an abstract, or recommend content for SHM Converge 2026—there’s something for everyone.

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From JHM

  • Pathways to Promotion: A Road Map for Growth and Impact in Academic Medicine

    Promotion plays a crucial role in the career development and fulfillment of academic hospitalists, despite various challenges unique to this field. It offers a structured path for professional growth, recognition, and expanded opportunities in academia and leadership. In this article, the authors explore barriers to advancement, benefits of promotion, mentorship and community, and impact and burnout protection.

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