News
Get updated: Latest ATS/ISDA guidelines for pneumonia
July 20, 2020
This session will cover the new ATS/IDSA guidelines for CAP, which will include what initial testing to order, which empiric antibiotics to use, and how to manage patients at risk for resistant organisms.
News
Sepsis: Vitamin C, thiamine, glucocorticoids remain controversial
July 20, 2020
Hospitalists are traditionally well versed in current sepsis guidelines, but time to treatment is paramount, and it can be difficult to stay up to date on the latest studies in the field.
News
Schools can reopen safely with precautions, experts say
July 17, 2020
For many children, the benefits of in-person school likely outweigh the risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission if safety precautions are followed.
News
Why doctors keep monitoring kids who recover from mysterious COVID-linked illness
July 17, 2020
When Israel Shippy had MIS-C, his mother said there was nothing she could do to make him comfortable.
News
Stillbirth incidence increases during COVID-19 pandemic
July 17, 2020
Incidence of stillbirths was fourfold higher during the pandemic, compared with a similar period prepandemic.
Opinion
Exposing hospital gowns
July 17, 2020
The hospital gown remains a poor attempt at proper attire for human beings.
News
Doctors say their COVID-19 protocol saves lives; others want proof
July 17, 2020
“This is war. There’s no time to double-blind anything... This is working. And if it’s working, I’m going to keep on doing it.”
News
Prior beta-blockers predict extra burden of heart failure in women with ACS
July 16, 2020
“Our provides robust evidence of an interaction between sex and beta-blocker therapy,” said Dr. Raffaele Bugiardini.
News
Proton pump inhibitors tied to COVID-19 risk
July 16, 2020
These drugs increase the risk for enteric infections, including infection by SARS-CoV-1.
News
Residents, fellows will get minimum 6 weeks leave for caregiving
July 16, 2020
The time can be taken for birth and care of a newborn, adopting a child, or becoming a foster parent; care of a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition; or the trainee’s own serious health condition.