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Depression Common among Physicians in Training
April 25, 2016
Clinical question: What is the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms in resident physicians? Background: Depression in resident physicians can lead to poor-quality medical care, increased errors, and long-term morbidity.
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Breakfast Based on Whey Protein May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes
April 25, 2016
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A breakfast rich in whey protein may help people with type 2 diabetes manage their illness better, new research from Israel suggests. "Whey protein, a byproduct of cheese manufacturing, lowers postprandial glycemia more than other protein sources," said lead author Dr.
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Hospitalists’ Career Path: A Pinch Unexpected, and Lots of Quality Leadership
April 24, 2016
I believe there is no better field than hospital medicine to find your career path, and there’s no better organization than SHM to support you as you follow that path. My path is probably similar to most, a little unplanned and a little unexpected, but I am sure each member has their story.
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Tool Offers Hand Hygiene Help
April 23, 2016
The healthcare industry is not yet at zero when it comes to healthcare-associated infections—and that’s a problem.
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When Introducing Innovations, Context Matters
April 23, 2016
Are we overlooking factors that could help bring about necessary changes to the healthcare industry? Elliott S.
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Improper Removal of Personal Protective Equipment Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
April 22, 2016
Clinical question: How frequent is contamination of skin and clothing during personal protective equipment (PPE) removal, and can it be prevented? Background: PPE reduces transmission of pathogens to healthcare personnel and patients.
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Procalcitonin Testing Can Lead to Cost Savings
April 22, 2016
Clinical question: Can procalcitonin testing be used to determine whether antibiotics should be started and stopped? Background: Procalcitonin naturally occurs in the body but increases with bacterial infection, with normal levels Study design: Systematic review. Setting: ICUs and EDs in Eu
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Medicaid is Likely to Benefit Low-income Adults in the U.S. Under the Affordable Care Act
April 22, 2016
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Low-income adults in the U.S.
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SHM Launches Enhanced SHM Learning Portal
April 21, 2016
You asked, we listened: Introducing the enhanced SHM Learning Portal! The SHM Learning Portal, the online learning home for hospitalists with all eLearning initiatives in one place, just launched a brand-new responsive design in March 2016.
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Survey Helps Assess Engagement of Your Hospital Medicine Group
April 21, 2016
Engaged hospitalists drive quality care, and SHM has the tools to help you assess the level of engagement of hospitalists in your hospital medicine group. SHM offered a Hospitalist Engagement Benchmarking Service in 2015 and analyzed engagement of approximately 1,500 hospitalists.
