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Active Surveillance is Safe Treatment Option for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer: PRIAS Study
July 11, 2016
NEW YORK - After a decade of follow-up in the Prostate Cancer Research International Active Surveillance (PRIAS) study, researchers have confirmed that active surveillance is a safe treatment option for men with low-risk prostate cancer. "However," they say, "some changes could be made to the fol
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CAC Progression No Better Than Most Recent CAC Score: Study
July 8, 2016
NEW YORK - Progression of the coronary artery calcification (CAC) score over time predicts the risk of cardiovascular disease, but it performs no better than the most recent CAC score, according to findings from the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study (CCLS). "I must admit that I expected to find th
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Register Now for NP/PA Boot Camp
July 8, 2016
Whether you’re new to hospital medicine or looking to brush up on the latest topics, the NP/PA Boot Camp is the perfect course for PAs and NPs. The camp brings you a refresher on commonly encountered diagnoses and diseases of adult hospitalized patients. This year, the course will be held Sept.
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Hospital Medicine 2017: Learn, Stay, and Play
July 8, 2016
As the largest national gathering of hospitalists, Hospital Medicine 2017 (HM17) offers a comprehensive array of educational and networking opportunities designed specifically for hospital medicine professionals.
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Become an SHM Ambassador for a Chance at Free Registration to HM17
July 8, 2016
Now through Dec.
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PAs, NPs Seizing Key Leadership Roles in HM Groups, Health Systems
July 8, 2016
Since hospital medicine’s early days, hospitalist physicians have worked alongside physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs).
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QUIZ: How Much Do You Know about Treating Upper Extremity DVT?
July 7, 2016
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US Completes “Largest Takedown” of Federal Health Insurance Fraud
July 7, 2016
WASHINGTON - The U.S.
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2017 Fellows Application Process Now Open
July 7, 2016
SHM Fellows designation is a prestigious way to differentiate yourself in the rapidly growing profession of hospital medicine.
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Academic Hospitalist Academy Has New Location
July 7, 2016
The eighth annual Academic Hospitalist Academy (AHA) will be held Sept. 12–15 at the Lakeway Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas. This is a can’t-miss event for academic hospitalists.
