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Hospitalist Physician Assistants Can Apply for Hospital Medicine Credentials in 2014
December 2, 2013
Previous HM work, HM-relevant continuing medical education, core competency in patient care are prerequisites
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When Should Antiplatelet Agents and Anticoagulants Be Restarted after Gastrointestinal Bleed?
December 2, 2013
Hospitalists should involve patient, gastroenterologist, outside healthcare provider before resuming treatment after a GI bleed
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Oseltamivir for Healthy Pediatric Inpatients with Influenza Unlikely to Yield Measurable Benefit
December 2, 2013
Study reveals no difference in duration of fever or hypoxia, rate of ICU transfer, length of stay
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Reviews of Research on Haloperidol and ICU Delirium, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Thrombolytics and Stroke
December 2, 2013
Also reviewed this month: hospital-acquired anemia, prothrombin complex concentrate and fresh frozen plasma, surgical site infections, colchine and NSAIDs for acute pericarditis
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In Las Vegas, HM 14 Can Include Whole Family
December 2, 2013
SHM's annual conference destination includes dining, music, entertainment, family-friendly fun
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Hospitalists Outline Quality of Care Initiative for Inpatients with Atrial Fibrillation
December 2, 2013
Evidence-based approaches, assessment tools can improve outcomes
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Urinary Tract Infections Not Only Concerned With Catheter Use
December 2, 2013
Non-infectious complications, increased risk of VTE, pressure sores can occur
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10 Things Urologists Think Hospitalists Should Know
December 2, 2013
Experts explain why hospital medicine's role is crucial to patient safety, better outcomes
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Medical Research Highlights Palliative Care Contributions
December 2, 2013
Studies reveal cost savings, lower rate of rehospitalizations, longer survival among patients receiving palliative care
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Benefits of a Palliative Care Consultation
December 2, 2013
Palliative care physicians help patients balance quality-of-life needs with disease-fighting treatment
