Clinical
News
Surge of gabapentinoids for pain lacks supporting evidence
Review of 54 papers for gabapentin and 30 for pregabalin finds little evidence for effective pain control in off-label uses.
HM19
Hands-on critical care lessons provided at HM19
Expert advice on handling episodes of shock, managing airways, and other topics.
News
U.S. hospitalized pulmonary embolisms nearly doubled during 2004-2015
NEW ORLEANS – National Inpatient Sample data showed that during 2004-2015 hospitalized U.S. patients with a PE diagnosis jumped by 80%.
Quality
Hospitalists and PTs: Building strong relationships
Hospitalists and physical therapists can together achieve high-value care during and following a hospitalization.
Clinical
Quick Byte: Trauma care
Lessons learned by the U.S. military in trauma care can be applied in civilian medicine.
News
Intensive blood pressure lowering may not reduce risk of recurrent stroke
HONOLULU – Intensive treatment significantly reduces blood pressure, compared with standard treatment, and is...
Clinical
Improving research dissemination among hospitalists
An online journal club can help spread the word.
News
Andexanet alfa effectively reverses factor Xa inhibition
HONOLULU – The drug establishes good or excellent hemostasis in 82% of patients with acute major bleeding associated...
Practice Management
Is a telehospitalist service right for you and your group?
Hospitalists will have to determine how best to take advantage of the innovative model of care offered by telemedicine.
From the Society
Journal of Hospital Medicine launches new clinical guidelines series
New formats enable busy clinicians to quickly understand the latest research and apply it to practice.