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What Is the Most Cost- Effective Evaluation for a First Syncopal Episode?
July 1, 2010
Syncope is defined as sudden, self-terminating loss of consciousness. Syncope is a common problem, accounting for 1% to 2% of ED visits in the U.S. The primary objective for evaluation is identification of individuals at increased risk of death due to associated conditions, especially cardiac conditions.
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Rule Proposes Electronic Prescription of Controlled Substances, Doesn’t Scrap Pen-and-Paper Method
July 1, 2010
Is it true that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is going to allow doctors to prescribe controlled drugs electronically?
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Care Critical
June 1, 2010
Hospitalists can—and will—help solve ICU workforce issues
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How should Parkinson’s disease be managed perioperatively?
June 1, 2010
Case A 67-year-old female with moderately advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) had a mechanical fall in her home, which resulted in a humeral fracture.
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In the Literature: HM-Related Research You Need to Know
June 1, 2010
Including reviews of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and noncontrast CT for appendicitis diagnosis
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Market Watch
June 1, 2010
New generics, indications, and pipeline info
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Hospitalists’ Afghan Tour Atypical of Medical Missions in Active Combat Zones
June 1, 2010
As my wife is a hospitalist, I was taken aback to find pictures of Ghazni on the front cover of her trade publication for February 2010. Your article was interesting from the vantage point that I actually lived it. I would add the following clarifications: Maj.
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The Cost of Regulation
June 1, 2010
Resident restrictions burden teaching hospitals, provide hospitalists new opportunities
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Market Watch
May 2, 2010
HM-related pharmaceutical updates
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In the Literature
May 2, 2010
The latest HM-related research you need to know
