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The Hospitalist Names New Pediatric Editor
July 1, 2013
Med-Peds trained, UC San Diego's Weijen Chang, MD, SFHM, FAAP aims to expand pediatric leadership roles
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SHM Allies with Leading Health Care Groups to Advance Hospital Patient Nutrition
July 1, 2013
Newly launched Alliance to Advance Patient Nutrition aims to improve patient outcomes through nutrition intervention during hospital stays
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Peer Benchmarking Network May Reduce Overutilization in Pediatric Bronchiolitis
July 1, 2013
Variation and overuse of common therapies remain despite publication of evidence-based guidelines
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How Can Tumor Lysis Syndrome Be Prevented and Managed in Cancer Patients?
July 1, 2013
Preventative measures include starting IVF prior to cancer treatment, administering allopurinol and/or rasburicase to patients at risk
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Hospital ICUs Chart Progress in Preventing Central-Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
July 1, 2013
Drop in CLABSI incidence credited to incorporating best practice guidelines, infection-control treatment bundles, alcohol-based hand rubs
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Hospitals’ Battle Against Superbugs Goes Robotic
July 1, 2013
Machines that emit ultraviolet light, hydrogen-peroxide vapors to stop spread of antibiotic-resistant germs being tested
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Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants Play Key Roles in Hospitalist Practice
July 1, 2013
Aging U.S. population, growing physician shortage will make NPs, PAs more prevalent in hospital medicine
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Four Factors Physicians Should Consider Before Job Termination
July 1, 2013
Ways to prevent employment turnovers from being disruptive for doctors, employers
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Nutritional Intervention Can Improve Hospital Patients’ Outcome, Reduce Costs
July 1, 2013
Hospitalists can lead cultural change to recognize critical role nutrition plays in patient care
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Empathy Can Help Hospitalists Improve Patient Experience, Outcomes
July 1, 2013
An empathetic approach to inpatient care can boost satisfaction scores
