News
Understanding properties of fentanyl, other opioids key to treatment
December 14, 2018
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. – Fentanyl has opioid receptor affinity similar to that of morphine, research shows, and it’s not known why it is up to 100 times more potent than morphine.
News
Designing a better EHR
December 13, 2018
The EHR can be a tool to combat inappropriate antibiotic use – if it’s well designed.
News
Drug test results ‘should not dictate treatment’
December 13, 2018
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. – Many clinicians say they’re unsure about interpreting urine drug screens, but a 30-minute training session can make a big difference, said Dr. Rebecca Ann Payne.
News
Decreasing burnout for hospitalists
December 12, 2018
Some health systems are shifting from the Triple Aim to the Quadruple Aim.
News
Non-TB mycobacteria infections rising in COPD patients
December 11, 2018
A study using VA patient data found a sharp uptick in non-TB mycobacteria infections from 2012 and a higher risk of death.
Opinion
Developing essential skills at all career stages
December 11, 2018
SHM developed a fourth Leadership Academy course at the recent 2018 meeting.
News
Parental leave for residents pales in comparison to that of faculty physicians
December 11, 2018
Twelve top institutions provided paid childbearing/family leave for faculty physicians, only eight did so for residents.
Video
Social media can help doctors stay up to date
December 11, 2018
SAN DIEGO – Dr. Amber Yates said being active on Twitter has helped her streamline the journals she reads.
News
AHA: Statins associated with high degree of safety
December 10, 2018
Rumors of statins’ adverse side effects are greatly exaggerated.
News
Phone app diagnoses STEMI nearly as well as ECG
December 7, 2018
CHICAGO – With some tweaking, the AliveCor app could improve outcomes by speeding up diagnosis and treatment.