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New Guidelines for Platelet Transfusions in Adults
March 3, 2015
Clinical question: What is the recommended approach to platelet transfusion in several common clinical scenarios? Background: The AABB (formerly American Association of Blood Banks) developed these guidelines from a recent systematic review on platelet transfusion. Synopsis: One strong recomme
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Shorter Treatment for Vertebral Osteomyelitis May Be as Effective as Longer Treatment
March 3, 2015
Clinical question: Is a six-week regimen of antibiotics as effective as a 12-week regimen in the treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis? Background: The optimal duration of antibiotic treatment for vertebral osteomyelitis is unknown.
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Movers and Shakers in Hospital Medicine, March 2015
March 3, 2015
Sam Bagchi, MD, [caption id="attachment_8238" align="alignright" width="66"] Dr. Bagchi[/caption]is the new senior vice president/chief medical officer for Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas. Dr.
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Hospitals Launch Bedside Procedure Services
March 3, 2015
A dedicated procedure team or service can give hospitals needed expertise without requiring a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Physician Residency Training Gets Boost from Quality Improvement Clinics
March 3, 2015
Although two Institute of Medicine reports say medical educators fall short on giving physician residents the skills they need to make sure patients get safe, high quality care, fewer than 20% of U.S.
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Hospitalists Can Help Create the Future of Hospital Medicine
March 3, 2015
Two years ago, then-SHM President Eric Howell, MD, SFHM, challenged society members to recruit 1,000 medical students and residents to the hospitalist movement.
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Ways Hospitalists Can Support Advocacy for Patients, Hospital Medicine
March 3, 2015
There are so many ways to advocate for your patients, for your profession, for the future of hospital medicine. The easiest way? Getting involved. We know how important it is to you that your patients receive the best care possible.
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HM15 At Hand Conference App Helps Hospitalists Plan Schedule
March 3, 2015
With the largest national conference for hospitalists just weeks away, now is the time to use the HM15 conference app to plan your schedule.
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Educational Opportunities for Hospitalists Beyond HM15
March 3, 2015
Whether you’re packing your bags for HM15 or following from afar, there are plenty of other opportunities to get the most up to date clinical, management, and quality improvement information in the specialty: Leadership Academy 2015 October 19-22 Austin, Texas Get the managerial confidence
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Society of Hospital Medicine’s Quality Improvement Module Approved for ABIM Maintenance of Certification
March 3, 2015
If you’re among the many physicians enrolled in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program, you have to earn a combined 100 points in medical knowledge and practice improvement throughout your 10-year certificate period.
