Opinion
The work schedule that prevents burnout
June 12, 2018
There is lots of value in thinking carefully about your group’s work schedule and making adjustments where needed.
News
Postop delirium management proposed as hospital performance measure
May 25, 2018
Delirium rates varied across hospitals.
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VIDEO: Pills alone not the answer for pain management
May 19, 2018
SANDESTIN, FLA. – A variety of approaches to pain management is absolutely crucial in the area of opioid abuse.
Opinion
Two more and counting: Suicide in medical trainees
May 16, 2018
Dr. Michael F. Myers offers context for the latest discussions about physician suicides and calls on the medical community to act now.
News
Beware nonopiate meds with high street value
April 25, 2018
NEW ORLEANS – Use these safeguards when prescribing gabapentin and other high-abuse-potential drugs.
News
Ease tension with patients to combat burnout
April 10, 2018
“The practice of medicine is enriched by having a broader perspective on what can be useful and drawing on the wisdom of other disciplines."
Article
Many VTE patients live in fear of the next event
March 29, 2018
An estimated 41% of patients who experience a VTE fear another clot often or almost all the time.
News
FDA advisors recommend lofexidine for opioid withdrawal
March 27, 2018
SILVER SPRING, MD. – A nonopioid agent for symptomatic treatment of opioid withdrawal could be another option to address the opioid epidemic.
News
PICU, hospital admissions up due to opioid ingestion
March 6, 2018
The number of opioid-related hospitalizations more than doubled over a period of 11 years.
Opinion
Opioids and hospital medicine: What can we do?
February 15, 2018
Hospitalists can implement evidence-based practices to help stem the opioid crisis.