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Hospitalists Should Brace for Bitter Flu Season
January 13, 2015
A severe flu season will have hospitalists dealing with increased patient censuses and the struggle of keeping staffers healthy and available, according to two physicians. The CDC recently announced that all but seven states are dealing with widespread flu activity.
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Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommended for Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
January 13, 2015
Hospitalists caring for patients with chronic liver disease should consider administering the hepatitis A vaccine upon discharge, says an expert from the CDC. The recommendation is based on a new study published in Hepatology that shows the rate of hospitalizations caused by a hepatitis A virus
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Intermittent PPI = Continuous-Infusion PPI for High-Risk Bleeding Ulcers
January 7, 2015
Clinical question Is intermittent proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy comparable with continuous-infusion PPI for the treatment of patients with high-risk bleeding ulcers who have undergone endoscopic therapy? Bottom line For patients with high-risk bleeding ulcers who have been treated endosco
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PEG Better and Faster than Lactulose for Initial Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy
January 7, 2015
Clinical question Is polyethylene glycol 3350-electrolyte solution an effective treatment for hospitalized patients with acute hepatic encephalopathy? Bottom line Polyethylene glycol 3350-electrolyte solution (PEG) is a safe and effective therapy for the initial treatment of acute hepatic encep
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Movers and Shakers in Hospital Medicine, January 2015
January 7, 2015
This month, The Hospitalist features new appointments, promotions, awards, and achievements of hospital medicine physicians and healthcare industry professionals. [caption id="attachment_7492" align="alignleft" width="75"] Dr.
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New Job Isn’t Focus of Everyone Seeking Advanced Management Degrees
January 7, 2015
Many hospitalists might get an advanced degree in management because they covet a specific job, but that might not be the only reason. Kevan Pickrel, MD, MHM, a regional chief medical officer for Sound Physicians in Southern California, says his decision to get a master’s in healthcare management
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Who Should Be Screened for HIV Infection?
January 7, 2015
Case A 31-year-old male with a history of asthma is admitted with an asthma exacerbation. He has no regular outpatient provider. He denies tobacco use and reports that he is in a monogamous relationship with his girlfriend.
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Advanced Management Degrees: What Hospitalists Should Consider Before Pursuing One
January 7, 2015
When Chris Spoja, DO, finished his residency in 2009, he went into the U.S. Army, largely drawn by the tuition incentive. His military experience ended up being a lesson on leadership, and Dr. Spoja’s interest was piqued. “That was kind of on-the-job training,” he says.
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Fit Direct Observation of Medical Trainees Into Your Day
January 7, 2015
All of us who work with housestaff understand that a crucial component of teaching clinical medicine is to take the time to both supervise resident work and deliver constructive feedback on its quality.
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Hospitalist Vivek Murthy, MD, Confirmed as U.S. Surgeon General
January 7, 2015
He has aged a year since President Obama nominated him for U.S. Surgeon General in November 2013, but on Monday Boston hospitalist Vivek Murthy, MD, was confirmed as the highest physician in America. According to multiple sources, Dr.
