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In transgender care, questions are the answer
March 25, 2019
“It’s just really about treating people with respect and dignity and having the knowledge to care for them appropriately.”
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‘Update in HM’ highlights top research
March 25, 2019
The aim is to inform busy hospitalists of what they might have missed over the past year by highlighting the most important papers, from multiple specialties, that affect hospital medicine.
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What’s your favorite aspect of HM19?
March 25, 2019
Attendees explain what they enjoy about the Annual Conference.
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How has hospital medicine changed since you started?
March 24, 2019
HM19 attendees relay their perspectives on how the practice of hospital medicine has evolved over the course of their careers.
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Hands-on critical care lessons provided at HM19
March 24, 2019
Expert advice on handling episodes of shock, managing airways, and other topics.
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Occurrence of pulmonary embolisms in hospitalized patients nearly doubled during 2004-2015
March 24, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – National Inpatient Sample data showed that during 2004-2015 hospitalized U.S. patients with a PE diagnosis jumped by 80%.
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Planning for change in hospitalist practice management
March 24, 2019
According to a poll of session attendees, the biggest challenges were related to compensation or workflows that have not evolved to match changing roles.
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Syncope session showcases latest research and guidance for practice
March 24, 2019
Guidelines address diagnostic tests, monitoring in and out of the hospital, and treatment options.
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Intensive blood pressure lowering may not reduce risk of recurrent stroke
March 20, 2019
HONOLULU – Intensive treatment significantly reduces blood pressure, compared with standard treatment, and is equally safe.
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Andexanet alfa effectively reverses factor Xa inhibition
March 18, 2019
HONOLULU – The drug establishes good or excellent hemostasis in 82% of patients with acute major bleeding associated with factor Xa inhibition.