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Fellow in Hospital Medicine Spotlight
December 2, 2010
Dr. Bradley M. Sherman, MD, FACP, FHM
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Hospitalists Flock to Free HM App for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Other Handhelds
December 2, 2010
Thousands sign up for mobile service, fresh perspective
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A New Look at Family Medicine Hospitalists
December 2, 2010
A new survey spearheaded by SHM’s Family Medicine Task Force gives the first glimpse into the demographics, settings, and scopes of practice of this growing HM segment. The research found that hospitalists trained in family medicine are experienced physicians who likely work directly for their ho
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Fellows Program Application Deadline is Jan. 14
December 2, 2010
Next year’s annual meeting in Dallas marks the third induction of fellows into the SHM Fellows program. Candidates still have a few weeks to submit an application. The deadline for 2011 applications is Jan.
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In the Literature: HM-Related Research You Need to Know
December 2, 2010
Physician reviews of recent HM-related literature, including continuous insulin infusion in non-ICU patients, outcomes of patients leaving against medical advice, effects of high- vs. low-dose PPIs for peptic ulcer, and medication errors in older patients
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Pediatric HM Literature Review
December 2, 2010
Short-course intravenous antibiotic therapy is effective for infants hospitalized with UTIs
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Market Watch
December 2, 2010
New generics, dosages, indications, and safety warnings, including information about carbidopa/levodopa and entacapone tablets, as well as tigecycline IV injection
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Are Stress-Dose Steroids Indicated in Patients with Adrenal Insufficiency Hospitalized with Noncritical, Nonsurgical Illness?
December 2, 2010
For hospitalized adults with adrenal insufficiency, the expert recommendation is to double or triple the usual outpatient dose of glucocorticoid; however, data to support this is limited, and each patient should be assessed carefully and monitored to determine the optimal dose adjustment.
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Solution Finder
December 2, 2010
Building and fixing practices suits hospitalist consultant
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Career Development
December 2, 2010
Academic, clinical fellowships provide valuable training, experience