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More fiber looks safe, might benefit ICU patients
March 27, 2019
MIAMI – Each 10-g increase in fiber intake over 72 hours correlated with a 0.3% median increase in the relative abundance of short-chain fatty acid–producing bacteria (P less than .01).
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Better communication with pharmacists can improve postop pain control
March 27, 2019
A pharmacist advises surgeons to make sure to adjust medications based on preoperative or intraoperative doses to avoid endangering patients by inadvertently doubling up on doses.
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Welcome to Day 3 of HM19
March 27, 2019
The final day of the meeting is no exception when it comes to impactful topics and memorable sessions.
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It’s not too early to get ready for HM20
March 27, 2019
Dr. Mathews expects HM20 will build upon the successes of this year’s conference and support SHM’s commitment to diversity in voices and programming.
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Things We Do For No Reason’ session highlights stress tests, VTE chemoprophylaxis
March 26, 2019
“My hope is that attendees will be less inclined to order stress tests in patients with low-risk chest pain.”
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Speakers discuss benefits, use cases of telemedicine for hospitalists
March 26, 2019
The word “hospitalist” is clear and concise. It declares that this type of physician is directly tied to hospitals, as much of a fixture as emergency departments, ICUs, and cafeterias. But what if a hospitalist appears on a screen instead of standing at bedside?
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Corticosteroids: What is their place in pneumonia and sepsis?
March 26, 2019
Two experts drew on both personal experience and extant literature in the debate “Steroids for Pneumonia and Sepsis ... Do You Believe?”
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Best of RIV highlights delirium, alcohol detox, and med rec projects
March 26, 2019
A project to improve how hospitalists address inpatient delirium, which has led to reductions in length of stay and cost, took center stage on Tuesday morning at HM19 in the Best of RIV plenary session.
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Session encourages action on improving gender equity
March 26, 2019
“Without deliberate focus and attention, it will take 200 years to close the gender equity gap worldwide."
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Medical cannabis brings complexity to hospitals
March 26, 2019
Once a patient crosses the hospital threshold, how do you incorporate into your care a product that is still illegal at the federal level?
