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In the Literature: HM-Related Research You Need to Know
January 2, 2011
Physician reviews of CA-MRSA characteristics, association of gurgling with morbidity and mortality, antibiotics for active ulcerative colitis, outcomes of chest-compression-only CPR, and more
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Words Forever Lost
January 2, 2011
The hidden lesson of room 118
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Report Supports Telemedicine Use in ICU
December 15, 2010
Hospitalists could benefit from its efficiency, experts say
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Infection-prevention professionals, hospital officials suggest steps to simplify and streamline HAI tracking system
December 2, 2010
Infection-prevention leaders and state hospital association representatives participated in regional meetings sponsored across the country during the summer of 2009 by the U.S.
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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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Gettin’ Dirty
December 2, 2010
Pediatric hospitalists must roll up the sleeves, dive into quality projects
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A Boost for Pediatric Research
November 11, 2010
Hospitalist network lands $12 million in federal stimulus grants
