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US Completes “Largest Takedown” of Federal Health Insurance Fraud
July 7, 2016
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2017 Fellows Application Process Now Open
July 7, 2016
SHM Fellows designation is a prestigious way to differentiate yourself in the rapidly growing profession of hospital medicine.
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Academic Hospitalist Academy Has New Location
July 7, 2016
The eighth annual Academic Hospitalist Academy (AHA) will be held Sept. 12–15 at the Lakeway Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas. This is a can’t-miss event for academic hospitalists.
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What Is the Best Management Strategy for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation?
July 6, 2016
Clinical question: What is the best management strategy for postoperative atrial fibrillation? Bottom line: For new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) following cardiac surgery, both rate control and rhythm control are reasonable strategies. There is no a clear advantage of one over the other.
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Early Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy Improves Mortality in Critically Ill Patients with Acute Kidney Injury
July 6, 2016
Clinical question: For critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, does early initiation of renal replacement therapy improve mortality? Bottom line: In this single-center study, early initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) de
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Persistent Fatty Liver Increases Risk of Carotid Atherosclerosis
July 6, 2016
NEW YORK - Patients with persistent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) face a significantly elevated risk of carotid atherosclerosis, according to a new study of Korean men. "The most interesting finding of our research is that regression of fatty liver is associated with reduced risk of su
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Toolkit Can Help Reduce Opioid-Related Adverse Events
July 6, 2016
Opioid management is a hot topic not only in the world of healthcare but in the larger public dialogue. To combat opioid misuse, SHM developed a step-by-step toolkit to improve safety and reduce adverse events for inpatients receiving opioids.
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Submit Your Case Study on Promoting Antimicrobial Stewardship and “Fight the Resistance”
July 6, 2016
SHM is publishing a series of case studies to facilitate an understanding of antimicrobial stewardship programs and policies in hospitals around the country.
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CT Scans Reliable Determinants of Blunt Trauma
July 5, 2016
NEW YORK - CT scans identify all clinically significant cervical spine injuries in intoxicated patients with blunt trauma, according to a new study. "I don't think any of the results were particularly surprising to any of us who regularly do trauma care, but what I do think is remarkable about th
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Education, Networking Opportunities Inspire Arizona Hospitalist Vishal Verma, MD, to Start New SHM Chapter
July 5, 2016
Editor’s note: As SHM celebrates the “Year of the Hospitalist,” we’re putting the spotlight on some of our most active members who are making substantial contributions to hospital medicine. You can get involved, too!
