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Hospital Food Often Unhealthy
February 15, 2012
Some hospitals consider overhaul of fat- and calorie-laden cafeteria menus
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New Studies Show Increased MI, ACS Risks in Dabigatran Patients
February 8, 2012
Anticoagulant's benefits might still outweigh drawbacks, researcher says
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
February 8, 2012
Suboptimal Quality of Life and Burnout are Common in Internal-Medicine Residents
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Med-Peds Physicians Make their Mark
February 8, 2012
Physicians trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics can help ease the transition of chronically ill adolescents to adult care
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Smartphone Use During Rounds Comes Under Fire
February 1, 2012
Handheld devices can be a serious source of distraction
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Hospitalist/Palliative-Care Collaboration Aims to Reduce Readmissions
February 1, 2012
Wisconsin hospital sees positive changes since implementing Project BOOST tools
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Appropriate Patient Census: Hospital Medicine’s Holy Grail
January 27, 2012
With no clear guideline, HM groups search for the perfect number. Some say more is better, some say less.
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In the Literature: Physician Reviews of HM-Related Research
January 27, 2012
Hospitalist views on readmission prevention;2 Characteristics of hospital ICU readmission; Effect of clopidogrel on bleeding outcomes in vascular surgery; Time- versus tissue-based diagnosis of TIA; ETT versus ETT with imaging for the diagnosis of CAD in women; Effect of high urine output with adequate hydration on contrast-induced nephropathy; Stroke rate in CABG patients with severe carotid artery stenosis; Effect of cardiac arrest on long-term cognition
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Pediatric HM Literature: Serious Bacterial Infection Rates Very Low in Bronchiolitis
January 27, 2012
This study provides useful information to guide clinical decision-making in the setting of a young, febrile infant presenting with bronchiolitis.
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What Is the Appropriate Use of Antibiotics In Acute Exacerbations of COPD?
January 27, 2012
Antibiotics are not recommended as empiric therapy for all patients with AECOPD
