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The Role of Beta-D-Glucan in the Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections
August 1, 2022
Case A 77-year-old woman with malnutrition, who is undergoing chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer, is being treated with intravenous ceftriaxone and vancomycin through a peripherally inserted...
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The risk for intestinal necrosis with SPS is very low
August 1, 2022
Dr. Lippert Clinical question: What is the risk of intestinal necrosis with sodium polystyrene (SPS) for the treatment of hyperkalemia? Background: SPS is a medication that has been available...
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How to Treat Heart Failure: New Updates
August 1, 2022
Case A 76-year-old man with a medical history of congestive heart failure (CHF) with left ventricular ejection fraction of 30%, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and recent hospitalization for CHF...
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High-Value Care in Pediatrics: Things We Do for No Reason
July 1, 2022
Dr. Tantoco Dr. Tchou began by defining value as an equation, with value equaling the sum of outcomes, patient experience, and equity, divided by the sum of cost and input. He emphasized that...
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Recognizing and Treating Substance Use in the Inpatient Setting
July 1, 2022
Dr. Giordano Session objectives included identifying substance use disorder (SUD) among adolescents in the inpatient setting, recognizing signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal,...
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Mental Health Boarding on Inpatient Units
July 1, 2022
Dr. Krause Dr. Heather Kreth, a child and adolescent psychologist, began her behavioral-health-themed session by stating: “I am an honorary hospitalist.” She practices in a unique setting by...
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Intellectual Disabilities Call for Thorough Care
July 1, 2022
A 45-year-old woman with trisomy 21, hypertension, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea arrives in the emergency department (ED) with a fever, a fast breathing rate, and a fast heart rate. Staff at...
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Eating Disorders and ARFID Guidelines
July 1, 2022
Dr. Schwenk Drs. Krause and Rhee presented an update on the management of eating disorders and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in the pediatric population. The audience was led...
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10 Facts for Hospitalists About Abortion
June 24, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe versus Wade is expected to result in a wave of state laws limiting access to reproductive health. This highlights why clinicians should stay current...
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What Do Hospitalists Need to Know About Monkeypox?
June 24, 2022
What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare infection caused by the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. The Orthopoxvirus genus also includes...