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In the Literature
July 1, 2010
Physician reviews of HM-related research, including cancer risks with CT imaging, monoclonal antibodies in C. difficile, and autcomes associated with hyponatremia
News
What Is the Most Cost- Effective Evaluation for a First Syncopal Episode?
July 1, 2010
Syncope is defined as sudden, self-terminating loss of consciousness. Syncope is a common problem, accounting for 1% to 2% of ED visits in the U.S. The primary objective for evaluation is identification of individuals at increased risk of death due to associated conditions, especially cardiac conditions.
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Rule Proposes Electronic Prescription of Controlled Substances, Doesn’t Scrap Pen-and-Paper Method
July 1, 2010
Is it true that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is going to allow doctors to prescribe controlled drugs electronically?
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National Champions
July 1, 2010
SHM has earned the title—here’s a strategy to keep it
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Opinion
Hospitalist Salary Spike
July 1, 2010
New survey shows compensation rising, but beware over-generalization
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Urban Legends
July 1, 2010
Dispelling the myths of the Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine
Audio
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Audio interviews with transitions of care experts
July 1, 2010
Hospitalists Arpana Vidyarthi, MD, Anuj Dalal, MD, and Sunil Kripalani, MD, MSc, discuss care transitions
News
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Simulator Training Program Aims to Improve Hospital Handoffs
July 1, 2010
Transitions of care training offers "“air of authenticity ... without the high-risk environment of learning on live patients”
News
MGMA Releases Compensation and Productivity Data
June 30, 2010
Hospitalist leaders caution against literal interpretation of new report
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Belt Tightening
June 30, 2010
ACGME proposes new resident work-hour regulations, opens academic debate
