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A little rivaroxaban goes a long way
March 18, 2017
Reduced doses maintain effectiveness; still more effective than aspirin.
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What are indications, complications of acute blood transfusions in sickle cell anemia? Key Points Additional Reading
March 17, 2017
Transfusion has many serious and life-threatening potential adverse effects; conduct thorough risk-benefit analysis for each individual sickle cell patient. Whenever possible, intensive phenotypically matched and leukoreduced RBCs should be used.
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2016 Updates to AASLD Guidance Document on gastroesophageal bleeding in decompensated cirrhosis
March 16, 2017
Clinical question: What is appropriate inpatient management of a cirrhotic patient with acute esophageal or gastric variceal bleeding? Study design: Guidance document developed by expert panel based...
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Set a goal, or two, or three
March 15, 2017
Hospitalists need to set goals on the job, as well as for their careers. HM groups should do the same.
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2016 Humanitarian Award
March 14, 2017
Patrick Conway, MD, MSc, SFHM, has earned a 2016 Humanitarian Award, which recognizes “life-saving achievement,” from the Patient Safety Movement Foundation.
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Hospitalist movers and shakers
March 14, 2017
Significant honors, promotions, and business moves in the world of hospital medicine
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Trending at the Society of Hospital Medicine
March 10, 2017
The latest news, events, programs, and SHM initiatives.
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Are you getting the most out of your EHR?
March 10, 2017
Work with IT, early adopters, and vendors to maximize your electronic health record system.
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MACRA: What every hospitalist needs to know
March 10, 2017
Nearly every hospitalist will be affected; the majority will use the MIPS pathway in 2017.
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Everything We Say & Do: What PFACs reveal about patient experience
March 9, 2017
Patient and Family Advisory Councils provide a tool for understanding the patient perspective.
