Opinion
SHM Converge: New format, fresh content
February 24, 2021
The Converge conference will still be offering networking sessions throughout – even in the virtual conference environment.
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Accessing data during EHR downtime
February 23, 2021
A web-based tool may patch discontinuity – in addition to its other functions.
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How do you run a hospital with no running water?
February 22, 2021
Although the main hospital had a reserve supply of potable water, a supply of water for laundry, cooking, and cleaning was another matter.
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FDA expands sacubitril/valsartan indication to embrace some HFpEF
February 17, 2021
The newly approved labeling for sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) is simply for “chronic heart failure” but almost teasingly adds, “the benefits are most clearly evident” at below-normal LVEF.
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Back in session
February 16, 2021
Setting boundaries between work and home was a challenge for hospitalists prepandemic, and that has not changed.
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Key trends in hospitalist compensation from the 2020 SoHM Report
February 12, 2021
Hospitalist compensation continues to rise compared to previous years, despite relatively flat trends in total patient encounters.
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Finding a new approach to difficult diagnoses
February 11, 2021
Hospitalists at other institutions may be interested in starting a similar type of service.
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Cardiac activity not uncommon after lifesaving measures stop
February 5, 2021
ECG and blood pressure monitoring identified resumption of cardiac activity in 14% of patients, all occurring in the 5 minutes after pulselessness.
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JHM Twitter chat sparks connections
February 2, 2021
“No matter how engaged you are with Twitter, if you have 10,000 followers or 10, we’ll amplify your voice,” said Dr. Charlie Wray.
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COVID-19 may alter gut microbiota
January 29, 2021
Changes in gut microorganisms may contribute to severe disease and long-term symptoms after the virus clears.