News
FDA Clears First Test to ID Bacteria Associated with Bloodstream Infections
July 11, 2012
New test can detect bacteria, resistance genes within a few hours
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News
Tech Takes Off: Videoconferences in medical settings is more acceptable and affordable, but hurdles remain
July 10, 2012
More mainstream and affordable, video technology improves patient access to specialty care
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Hospitalists Should Prepare for the Patient-Centered Medical Home
July 3, 2012
As the “patient-centered medical home” model gains steam, hospitalists should know what’s coming
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News
Guidelines for Pneumonia Call for Decreased Use of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
July 3, 2012
The impact of a clinical practice guideline for hospitalized children with community-acquired pneumonia on antibiotic selection.
News
Guidelines for Management of Atrial Fibrillation
July 3, 2012
New comprehensive guidelines deal with rate control, rhythm control, and prevention of thromboembolism.
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Interns Learn Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
July 3, 2012
Internal medicine interns in San Antonio learn how to perform ultrasound-guided procedures.
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Guidelines Urge Transfer of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients
July 3, 2012
Recommendation based on research suggesting 30-day death rates significantly higher in low-volume facilities vs. facilities treating more than 35 cases per year.
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Opinion
Win Whitcomb: Staying … and Paying
July 3, 2012
CMS' chief medical officer sheds some light on confusing and aggravating Medicare issue.
News
Unit-Based Rounding: A Holy Grail?
July 3, 2012
Unit-based rounding solves New Mexico group’s ills, boosts hospital’s bottom line
News
The Patient-Centered Medical Home: A Primer
July 3, 2012
The main components of the PCMH and how they’ve been implemented in real practice
