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News
Despite global decline, rheumatic heart disease persists in poorest regions
August 24, 2017
From 1990 to 2015, the percentage of deaths worldwide due to rheumatic heart disease rose in endemic regions of Oceania, South Asia, and central sub-Saharan Africa.
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Epidemiology of meningitis and encephalitis in the United States
August 24, 2017
What is the epidemiology of meningitis and encephalitis in adults in the United States?
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Sneak Peek: Journal of Hospital Medicine – August 2017
August 23, 2017
Read the latest research from the Journal of Hospital Medicine, the premier publication for dissemination of research and education for the specialty of hospital medicine.
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Managing hospital- and ventilator-associated pneumonia
August 22, 2017
In 2016, the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Thoracic Society updated their recommendations for the treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia.
News
PVC phlebitis rates varied widely, depending on assessment tool
August 21, 2017
Rates also varied within individual instruments because they included several possible case definitions.
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Standardized infection ratio for CLABSI almost halved since 2009
August 21, 2017
Other hospital-related infections can’t match drop in SIR for central line–associated bloodstream infections.
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Everything We Say and Do: Digging deep brings empathy and sincere communication
August 18, 2017
With a little effort and introspection, we can channel motivation for a meaningful appreciation of the many things our patients offer.
News
How to make the move away from opioids for chronic noncancer pain
August 17, 2017
How do physicians treat patients with chronic pain and guard against addiction?
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QI enthusiast to QI leader: Luci Leykum, MD
August 17, 2017
Dr. Luci Leykum of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, sees the complementary sides of quality improvement and research.
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Opinion
Immigration reforms: Repercussions for hospitalists and the health care industry
August 16, 2017
The U.S. health care system is starved for hospitalists and primary care physicians, and international medical graduates will continue to play a pivotal role.
