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Survey offers a snapshot of nationwide COVID-19 discharge practices
May 5, 2021
More than one-quarter of sites (27%) gave little or no guidance for clinical discharge critera,” while 14% gave very specific detailed algorithms.
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COVID-19 coaching program provides ‘psychological PPE’ for HCPs
May 5, 2021
Participating coaches are mental health clinicians with training in psychological first aid, resilience, and psychotherapy, said Dr. Benjamin Rosen.
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Torsemide over furosemide as first-line loop diuretic for HF
May 5, 2021
One “Thing We Do for No Reason” is use furosemide rather than torsemide as loop diuretic for patients with heart failure, said Dr. Anthony Breu.
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Strategies to turn the tide on racial and gender inequity
May 5, 2021
“Behavior change comes with accountability,” Dr. Vanessa Durand said.
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SHM names new Masters in Hospital Medicine at Converge 2021
May 5, 2021
The three hospitalists receiving the MHM designation at SHM Converge 2021 are Dr. Nasim Afsar, Dr. Shaun D. Frost, and Dr. Jeffrey L. Schnipper.
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Hospitalist leader offers a post–COVID-19 approach to career advancement
May 5, 2021
Dr. Vineet Arora highlights the importance of trust, staying the course on projects, and the need for systemic change.
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Improving health disparities starts with acknowledging structural racism
May 4, 2021
“We have to get uncomfortable enough to advocate with urgency,” Dr. Kimberly D. Manning said.
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COVID-19 outcomes similar with ECMO or mechanical ventilation
May 4, 2021
Survivors, regardless of the treatment they received, experienced significant deficits and were suffering problems with physical, psychological, and cognitive functioning for months.
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Pediatric topics cross continuum of COVID-19
May 4, 2021
Risk stratification remains key in clinical decision-making.
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Evidence or anecdote: Clinical judgment in COVID care
May 4, 2021
Friendly debate emphasizes the need to weigh evidence for drug treatment of COVID-19.