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International Validation of Syncope Risk Assessment Score
October 3, 2022
Dr. Fritz Clinical question: Does the Canadian Syncope Risk Score (CSRS) compare favorably to another scoring system, Osservatorio Epidemiologico della Sincope nel Lazio (OESIL) in predicting...
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Sodium-containing Acetaminophen Intake Increases the Risk of CVD and All-cause Mortality
October 3, 2022
Dr. Hoque Clinical question: Does the use of sodium-containing acetaminophen increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality in patients with and without a history of...
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CT Coronary Angiography in Stable Intermediate-risk Chest Pain
October 3, 2022
Dr. Mayer Clinical question: Is it safe to perform computed tomography (CT) coronary angiography to rule out obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with stable intermediate-risk...
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Nonclinical Medical Teams Role Gives Clinical Staff More Time for Patient Care
October 3, 2022
As patient numbers rise, so do clerical duties, and studies are showing that many highly trained clinical staff are getting bogged down. Two hospital administrators recognized the issue and created a...
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Antiplatelet Medications and the Risk of ICH in Patients with Metastatic Brain Tumors
October 3, 2022
Dr. Vaidyan Clinical question: Do antiplatelet medications increase the risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in patients with metastatic brain tumors? Background: Brain metastases increase...
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Make the Most of Media Opportunities
October 3, 2022
It’s the sign of the times—24-hour news cycles, information at your fingertips, and “experts” everywhere willing to share their voices. During the last two years especially, health care...
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Vaught Verdict Shines Spotlight on the Need to Report Errors Without Fear
October 3, 2022
The outcome of the RaDonda Vaught case could have a chilling effect on the reporting of medical errors by hospitalists and other front-line caregivers. Earlier this year, RaDonda Vaught, a...
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How Do You Address Ongoing In-hospital Substance Use Among Adults with SUD?
October 3, 2022
Case A 28-year-old man with a past medical history notable for severe opioid use disorder and aortic valve endocarditis requiring valve replacement was admitted with recurrent bacteremia, prosthetic...
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SIG Spotlight: Hospital Medicine Disaster Preparedness and Management
October 3, 2022
Talk about the right group for the right moment! SHM’s Special Interest Group (SIG) for Hospital Medicine Disaster Preparedness and Management has been working for years to be in a position to...
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Chapter Spotlight: Michigan
October 3, 2022
Getty Images A little baseball can go a long way for the soul, if you ask Matthew George, MD, FACP, FHM, an assistant professor at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., and chief...