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When should lipid-lowering therapy be started in the hospitalized patient?
December 1, 2008
CaseA 52-year-old man with no medical history other than a transient ischemic attack (TIA) three months ago presents to the emergency department (ED) following multiple episodes of substernal (ST)...
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What interventions most effectively protect against contrast media-induced nephropathy?
November 2, 2008
CaseA 68-year-old diabetic woman hospitalized for non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction develops increasing chest pain despite maximal appropriate medical therapy and is referred for urgent...
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Alternative Medications
November 2, 2008
Make sure your patients know risks, disclose their complete history
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In the Literature
November 2, 2008
The latest research you need to know
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HM Group Economics 101
November 1, 2008
New revenue and cost cutting should improve the balance sheet
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Navigate the Winds of Change
November 1, 2008
During ownership transition, leverage hospitalist involvement and know-how
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Patients’ Circumstances Count in Care Planning
October 1, 2008
Delve deeper in patient stories to avoid clinical errors
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When are vasoactive agents indicated in acute heart failure?
October 1, 2008
Case A 72-year-old retired nurse with known nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy with an ejection fraction of approximately 20% and status-post cardiac resynchronization therapy presents to the emergency department with dyspnea with minimal activity, three-pillow orthopnea, and paroxysmal nocturnal dy
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Drugs that Cause Movement Disorders
October 1, 2008
Know the antipsychotic-induced symptoms
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The Burdens of Comanagement
October 1, 2008
In some cases, sharing patients may hinder care