News
Immigrant hospitalist dilemma takes stage at HM20 Virtual
August 7, 2020
For doctors on visas, the pandemic brings anxiety and uncertainty about legal status in the U.S.
News
HM20 Virtual: Experts to discuss structural racism in hospital medicine
August 7, 2020
"The associations we have, and our biases, are not necessarily declared beliefs, or even reflect our stances that we explicitly endorse - sometimes it comes through in our default stance, and generally favor our in-group."
News
COVID-19 pandemic driving huge declines in pediatric service revenue
August 7, 2020
Given the COVID-19-associated decline in patients, pediatric hospitalists are urged to adapt to a changed environment.
News
Rapid establishment of therapeutic protocols during the pandemic
August 6, 2020
A brisk development of effective strategies aimed at identifying, isolating, and treating COVID-19 is needed.
News
HM20 Virtual Product Theater: Aug. 12
August 6, 2020
Hear from Dr. Michael Oleksyk, clinical assistant professor at Florida State University, Pensacola, to learn more about venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, as well as treatment options for patients with deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism.
News
Inpatient pain management in the era of the opioid epidemic
August 6, 2020
Expert to detail best practices in treating the hospitalized patient with chronic pain.
Opinion
Welcome to HM20 Virtual
August 6, 2020
HM20 Virtual will consist of prerecorded on-demand sessions as well as live Q&A and attendee networking.
News
Global study to track COVID-19’s impact on the brain
August 3, 2020
The research will track and evaluate the short- and long-term impact of the coronavirus on the brain, including cognition, behavior, and function.
News
Infection ups mortality risk in patients with dementia
August 3, 2020
Those with dementia had a greater than sixfold increased risk of dying after acquiring any infection than those without dementia or an infection.
News
Higher death rate seen in cancer patients with nosocomial COVID-19
July 30, 2020
All-cause mortality was higher in cancer patients with hospital-acquired COVID-19 than in those with community-acquired COVID-19.