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End of ’08 Drug Update
December 2, 2008
FDA approves nucleic acid HBV test, issues new warnings for injections
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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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Industry Innovator Eyes HM Challenges Ahead
December 1, 2008
Brian Bossard, MD, predicts industry-wide organization, retention hurdles
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The Bare Necessities
December 1, 2008
Know what is, what isn’t required for Medicare payment determinations
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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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A Truly Different World
November 2, 2008
Barbed wire and air raid sirens kept U.S. Air Force hospitalist on her toes
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Reimbursement Rights
November 2, 2008
Billing and payment guidelines for non-physician provider services
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Enough Is Enough, I’m Calling a Lawyer
November 2, 2008
Know what kind of attorney you need to save time and money
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Mind Your Manners
November 2, 2008
A new Joint Commission standard addresses disruptive behavior
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First Paycheck Equals Investment Decisions
November 2, 2008
Salary-smart advice for residents and early career hospitalists