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Transcatheter Repair of Secondary Mitral Regurgitation Improves Outcomes
February 1, 2024
Dr. Asmar Clinical question: Does transcatheter mitral valve repair of secondary mitral regurgitation improve hospitalization rates and mortality in patients with refractory symptoms despite...
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Abatacept and Infliximab May Improve Mortality in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 Pneumonia
February 1, 2024
Dr. Rose Clinical question: What immunomodulatory drugs should we use in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in addition to corticosteroids? Background: Inflammation is a key driver of morbidity...
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Risk Stratification of Patients with HF in the ED Coupled with Close Outpatient Follow-up Reduces Mortality and CV Rehospitalization
February 1, 2024
Dr. Latifi Clinical question: In patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with heart failure (HF) symptoms, are patient outcomes affected by the use of a risk stratification tool to...
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Risk for CKD Progression After AKI
February 1, 2024
Dr. Dalal Clinical question: Is acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with subsequent worsening of renal function trajectory in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Background: Prior...
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Celebrating Black HM Professionals
February 1, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting four members of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) who are making a positive impact on the lives of their patients, colleagues, students, and...
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How to Handle Medical Board Complaints and Investigations
February 1, 2024
First, a disclaimer: I am not an attorney, and this is not intended to be legal advice. Any specific questions or concerns you may have should be directed to your legal counsel. The recommendations...
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Debriefings After an Unexpected Hospital Death or Code
February 1, 2024
Hospitalist and palliative-care physician Kencee Graves, MD, FACP, recalls participating on a difficult code-team response while still a new medicine intern at the University of Utah, where she is...
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The Role of D-dimer in Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism
February 1, 2024
Case A 58-year-old previously healthy woman presents with pleuritic chest pain triggered by moving heavy boxes. She denies dyspnea, extremity swelling, hemoptysis, recent surgery, immobility,...
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Are You Asking the Right Questions in a Job Interview?
February 1, 2024
Every hospitalist program is unique because it is tailored to meet the specific needs of the hospital it serves. For instance, one employer may require hospitalists to rotate through a post-discharge...
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SIG Spotlight: Physician Advisors
February 1, 2024
Physician advisors are responsible for a lot. Their work exists at the intersection of clinical matters and revenue. Think clinical documentation, hospital quality measures, length-of-stay...