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How Should Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis be Treated?
February 29, 2012
Alcoholic hepatitis is a severe form of alcohol-related liver disease associated with significant short-term mortality.
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Guidelines for VTE Prophylaxis in Medical Patient Populations, Including Stroke
February 29, 2012
Observational studies suggest that 50% of patients who develop a VTE in the hospital will do so despite appropriate prophylaxis.
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In the Literature: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research
February 29, 2012
Higher loading dose of clopidogrel in STEMI; early vs. late surgery following hip fracture; beta-blockers in chronic kidney disease; long-term azithromycin in COPD; CT screening for lung cancer; timing of parenteral nutrition in the ICU; intrapleural management of empyema with DNase and t-PA; effect of weekend elective admissions on hospital flow; expectations and outcomes of medical comanagement.
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Oral Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole a Consideration for Acute Osteomyelitis
February 29, 2012
Is oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TmP-SmX) a therapeutic option for the treatment of acute osteomyelitis in children?
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Hospitalists On the Move
February 29, 2012
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Quality Improvement Success Key to Hospitalist Professional Satisfaction
February 29, 2012
While quality improvement (QI) is the niche of hospital medicine, most hospitalists are not adept in this science. HM12 is an excellent venue for everyone to get up to speed on this necessary and vital aspect of the care we provide.
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Survey Insights: The Scoop on Pediatric Hospital Medicine
February 29, 2012
The SHM/MGMA 2011 State of Hospital Medicine report offers some intriguing glimpses into the world of pediatric hospital medicine. Last year, we received responses from 31 pediatric HM groups, more than half of which were academic (an additional 29 groups reported caring for both adults and children).
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SHM, Hospitalists Play Key Roles in CMS Innovation
February 29, 2012
A lot has happened in the past year at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and many details can now be filled in. Some of those details directly relate to the work of hospitalists.
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Smartphones Present Both Risks and Opportunities for Hospitalists
February 29, 2012
The near-viral adoption of smartphone technology in hospital settings has made headlines recently, raising concerns about distracted physicians, data security breaches, infection hazards from bacteria on devices, and even misplaced devices.
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By the Numbers: 39
February 29, 2012
Percentage growth in health spending in 2010, to $2.6 trillion.
