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Avoid Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for Severe MRSA Infections
July 9, 2015
Clinical question: Is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole equivalent to vancomycin for the treatment of severe infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus? Bottom line: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) did not achieve noninferiority as compared with vancomycin for the treatmen
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Society of Hospital Medicine Events, Online Tools, Programs for Hospitalists
July 6, 2015
Schedule includes HM16, leadership conferences, new Podcast, quality improvement Webinars, continuing medical education modules
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Society of Hospital Medicine Membership Ambassador Program Benefits Hospitalists
July 6, 2015
SHM members earn dues credits, recognition for recruiting new physicians, PAs, NPs, pharmacists or affiliate members
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Proton Pump Inhibitors Commonly Prescribed, Not Always Necessary
July 6, 2015
Gastroenterologists say better indicators needed before prescribing PPIs for inpatients with non-cardiac chest pain
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ProMISe Trial Adds Skepticism to Early Goal-Directed Therapy for Sepsis
July 6, 2015
Clinical question: Does EGDT for sepsis reduce mortality at 90 days compared with standard therapy? Background: EGDT is recommended in international guidelines for the resuscitation of patients presenting with early septic shock; however, adoption has been limited, and uncertainty about its effec
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Effectiveness of Multicomponent Nonpharmacological Delirium Interventions
July 6, 2015
Research Review: Nonpharmacological Delirium Interventions
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How to Quantify “Safe” Level of Hyponatremia to Treat at Small Hospitals
July 6, 2015
Tips for diagnosing, treating patients with hyponatremia in small, rural hospitals without urine osmol, Na+ tests
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Hospitalists Should Embrace Advances, Transparency in Health Record Technology
July 6, 2015
We are definitely in the era of data access and transparency. These days you can find information on anything and everything within a matter of seconds. You can become a subject matter expert on any topic within a matter of hours: music, cooking, foreign language, weather, travel.
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Medicare Initiatives Improve Hospital Care, Patient Safety
July 6, 2015
[caption id="attachment_10401" align="alignright" width="291"] Image Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM[/caption] As a hospitalist myself, I have seen firsthand the need for a healthcare system that provides better care, spends dollars more wisely, and keeps people healthier.
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Hospitalist-Led Quality Improvement Projects to Replicate in Your Hospital
July 6, 2015
[caption id="attachment_10389" align="alignright" width="115"] Image Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK.com[/caption] The largest drivers of healthcare costs are physicians, but these professionals are among the least comfortable discussing healthcare value.
