Clinical
HM19
HM19: Pediatric medical and surgical co-management
The more modern co-management model infuses a need for anticipatory and prevention-heavy approach.
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IVC filter placement increases mortality in some VTE patients
How does inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement affect 30-day mortality in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) with increased risk of...
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How common are noninfectious complications of Foley catheters?
Approximately 20% of hospitalized patients have a Foley catheter inserted at some time during their admission. Infectious complications associated...
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One-dose-fits-all aspirin administration strategy may not be advisable
Are the same doses of aspirin equally effective in preventing cardiovascular (CV) events and long-term colorectal risk reduction in patients of...
Clinical
Creating innovative discharge plans
Teamwork creates success at one institution.
HM19
‘Update in Hospital Medicine’ offered practice pearls at HM19
Topic choices reflected the breadth and diversity of patients taken care of by hospitalists.
News
30-day readmissions after STEMI with cardiogenic shock 13%
WASHINGTON – Risk factors for 30-day readmission included female sex, older age, and comorbidities.
News
More chest compression–only CPR leads to increased survival rates
This alternative for bystanders raises both CPR performance rates and patient survival.
Opinion
Cellulitis pearls
How would you treat this patient with cellulitis?
News
Artesunate to become first-line malaria treatment in U.S.