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Trends in the management of pulmonary embolism
May 7, 2021
After completion of primary treatment for patients with unprovoked DVT and/or PE, guidelines suggest indefinite antithrombotic therapy over stopping anticoagulation.
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Clinician well-being a top priority, Surgeon General says
May 7, 2021
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said he’ll push for scientists to be heard in an unpoliticized way.
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How to utilize the updated PHM Core Competencies
May 7, 2021
The Core Competencies provide a framework for improvement of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
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SHM Converge Daily News — Day 3
May 7, 2021
Read the latest issue of SHM Converge Daily News.
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COVID experience underscores ‘vital’ role of hospital medicine
May 6, 2021
“The response to the acute care needs in this pandemic would have been impossible in the health care system that existed before hospitalists,” said Dr. Larry Wellikson.
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Telehealth takeaways for hospitalists outlined
May 6, 2021
Hospitalists can play a key role in the expansion of telehealth services, including management of acute care patients.
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Expert emphasizes importance of screening for OSA prior to surgery
May 6, 2021
Hospitalists should standardize the process for obstructive sleep apnea screening of all patients heading into the operating room.
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SHM 2021 Awards of Excellence and Junior Investigator Awards
May 6, 2021
The Society of Hospital Medicine presents its annual Awards of Excellence and Junior Investigator Awards at SHM Converge.
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Avoid presumptions with LGBTQ+ patients
May 6, 2021
Support LGBTQ+ patients with affirming language and attention to clinical considerations.
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Hypertension worsened by commonly used prescription meds
May 6, 2021
Close to 20% of U.S. adults with hypertension are on a prescription drug, such as NSAIDs, known to raise blood pressure, creating an opportunity for drug substitution.
