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In the Literature: Physician Reviews of HM-Related Research
March 31, 2012
IDSA/ATS guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia; Improved asthma with IL-13 antibody; Rivaroxaban vs. warfarin for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation; Apixaban vs. warfarin for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation; Ultrasonography more sensitive than chest radiograph for pneumothorax; Current readmission risk models inadequate; Optimal fluid volume for acute pancreatitis; Low mortality in saddle pulmonary embolism.
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Early Fluids Might Decrease Renal Morbidity in Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
March 31, 2012
Early IV fluids might be nephroprotective in diarrhea-associated HUS.
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What Are Common Causes of Glomerular Disease in Adults?
March 31, 2012
Podocyte cells, which make up the surface of the glomerulus, are pink in a 650x-magnification SEM. Glomerluar diseases can result from an acute illness, such as an upper respiratory infection, or chronic disease states, such as HIV. The Case A 52-year-old man presents with abdominal pain.
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Complex Medically Ill Patients: A Challenge for PCPs and Hospitalists
March 31, 2012
Every year, primary-care physicians (PCPs) and hospitalists struggle to manage care for complex medically ill patients, according to a new survey conducted by SHM and QuantiaMD. Complex medically ill patients have two or more concurrent chronic conditions that require ongoing medical attention or li
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JOHN NELSON: Morning Discharges and Length of Stay
March 31, 2012
This month I will focus on what can be thought of as the two components of “back end” throughput: effective management of length of stay (LOS) and patient discharge in the morning rather than late in the day
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How Prepared are Hospitalists to Handle Infectious Disease Cases?
March 31, 2012
Hospitalists routinely have to handle infection cases, but how well trained are they to do so, and how well prepared are the hospitals they work in to support them on difficult cases?
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Experts Urge Hospitalists To Be Good Antimicrobial Stewards
March 31, 2012
Infectious disease experts say hospitalists have to take care to narrowly tailor patients’ antibiotic treatments.
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New Crop of Hospital Medicine Fellows “Arrives” at HM12
March 30, 2012
141 designees embody the core ideals of hospital medicine, SHM president-elect says
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Canadian Report Finds Higher-Spending Hospitals See Drops in Death Rate, Readmission
March 28, 2012
But more money doesn’t directly correlate to better care, researcher says
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ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research
March 28, 2012
C. diff recurrence risk with non-CDI antimicrobials
