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News
Ceftaroline shortens duration of MRSA bacteremia
July 10, 2017
NEW ORLEANS – In vitro data translated well to in vivo findings in MRSA treatment.
News
Amplatzer devices outperform oral anticoagulation in atrial fib
July 7, 2017
PARIS – Greater net clinical benefit documented in registry.
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News
Opioid prescribing drops nationally, remains high in some counties
July 7, 2017
The CDC calls for “more consistency among health care providers” when it comes to prescribing opioids.
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News
Pediatrics Committee’s role amplified with subspecialty’s evolution
July 7, 2017
This month, The Hospitalist spotlights Sandra Gage, MD, PhD, SFHM, associate professor of pediatrics in the section of hospital medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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News
Septicemia admissions almost tripled from 2005 to 2014
July 6, 2017
Septicemia was the most common diagnosis for inpatient stays among those aged 75 years and older.
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Opinion
Hospitalist burnout
July 6, 2017
The causes of hospitalist distress and burnout are very similar to that of doctors in other specialties, yet each specialty probably differs in ways that are important to keep in mind.
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News
VIDEO: Meta-analysis favors anticoagulation for patients with cirrhosis and portal vein thrombosis
July 5, 2017
Anticoagulation has significant benefits and does not increase bleeding risk, regardless of the severity of liver failure.
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News
QI enthusiast to QI leader: John Bulger, DO
July 5, 2017
This month features the story of John Bulger, DO, chief medical officer for Geisinger Health Plan.
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News
Here’s what’s trending at SHM: July 2017
July 3, 2017
Get the latest news about upcoming events, new programs, and SHM initiatives.
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News
Sneak Peek: The Hospital Leader blog – July 2017
June 30, 2017
What is the effect of heightened vigilance during unannounced accreditation surveys on safety and quality of inpatient care?
