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Global Hospital Medicine
January 1, 2025
Dr. Ajala worked at the Tibetan School of Medicine in Dharamsala, India, where she shadowed the Dalai Lama’s personal physician How do U.S. hospitalists find their way into international...
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Illicit Medetomidine Use with Fentanyl
January 1, 2025
Medetomidine is a non-opioid veterinary anesthetic drug and a synthetic alpha-2-adrenoceptor agonist that is not approved for human use. Increasingly, it’s being used with illicitly manufactured...
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Running Dry: How Hospitalists Can Conquer the IV Fluid Crisis
January 1, 2025
Intravenous fluids are undeniably essential in modern medicine, acting as a critical conduit for delivering hydration, electrolytes, medications, and nutrition to patients. They are vital for...
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Residents Look Forward to a New Year
January 1, 2025
The beginning of a new year is often a time of reflection and introspection as people make plans for the coming year and for their futures. Last month we enjoyed hearing from seasoned hospitalists,...
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Job Hunt Essentials for Hospitalists
January 1, 2025
What is a curriculum vitae (CV) and why is it important? Much like a firm handshake, your CV serves as your initial introduction. It’s often the first document potential employers review, making it...
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Coding Corner: Come on In (Patient)!
December 2, 2024
A 38-year-old woman with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) is admitted to the emergency department-run observation unit at a local community hospital for a severe UTI and is...
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Hospital Medicine Now and in the Future: Ad Astra Per Aspera
December 2, 2024
Dr. Howell, like many hospitalists, helped operationalize the COVID-19 clinical infrastructure on the wards during the pandemic. Ad Astra Per Aspera is an ancient Latin motto used by numerous...
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Higher Rates of Major Hemorrhage with Rivaroxaban and Warfarin
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: How effective and safe are apixaban versus rivaroxaban versus warfarin in patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF)? Background: Apixaban, rivaroxaban, and...
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Detectable MNPs in Carotid Artery Plaques Are Associated with a Higher Risk of Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, or Death
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: Do patients with carotid artery plaque containing detectable microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) have a higher risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death? Background:...
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Improving HF Outcomes in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: The Role of Semaglutide
December 2, 2024
Clinical question: Does semaglutide improve heart failure (HF) symptoms in patients with obesity-related HF and type 2 diabetes? Background: Obesity-related HF and type 2 diabetes are prevalent...