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FDA approves first spironolactone oral suspension
August 9, 2017
After more than 50 years on the U.S. market, spironolactone is available in liquid form, bypassing the compounding pharmacist.
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The Core Competencies in Hospital Medicine – 2017 revision
August 9, 2017
The 2017 revision of the Core Competencies seeks to maintain its relevance, value, and more importantly, highlight areas for future growth and innovation.
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Pediatric version of SOFA effective
August 7, 2017
Researchers use new Sequential Organ Failure Assessment algorithm to predict death in critically ill children.
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High-flow nasal cannula safe outside of pediatric ICU, but may up length of stay
August 7, 2017
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Children don’t need to be in the PICU for high-flow nasal cannula treatment, at least up to a certain level.
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Short Takes
August 4, 2017
Condition Help: A patient- and family-initiated rapid response system
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PHM17 session summary: Tools for engaging learners of all levels
August 3, 2017
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Various instructional tools and techniques, such as multilevel teaching and cognitive apprenticeship, can help hospitalists teach medical learners at a variety of levels.
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Syncope Guidelines
August 3, 2017
What are the key points from the 2017 ACC/AHA/HRS guidelines for the evaluation and management of adult patients with syncope?
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PHM17 session summary: Kawasaki Disease updates
August 2, 2017
Hospitalists agree that Kawasaki Disease, both classic and incomplete, is being diagnosed more frequently than even a few years ago.
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Effect Of Inpatient Rehab Vs. Home-Based Program For TKA
August 2, 2017
Does initial treatment in an inpatient rehabilitation facility offer greater improvements in mobility when added to a monitored home-based program after undergoing total knee arthroplasty?
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Effect of frailty on HF readmissions
August 1, 2017
Clinical Question: What is the effect of frailty on 30-day mortality in non-severely disabled older patients with acute decompensated heart failure?
