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September issue online and in the mail
The latest issue of ACP Hospitalist is now available. The main story reports on hospitals' and hospitalists' responses to drug shortages, including how the problem may have led to practice improvements. ... All articles from the September 12, 2018, ACP
September 2018
Prescription monitoring, families in the ICU, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. There isn't enough evidence to determine whether prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) increase or decrease overdoses, a study found. ... To receive ACP Hospitalist Weekly, call Customer Service at
August 2018
August issue online and in the mail
The latest issue of ACP Hospitalist is now available. It highlights how rapidly hospital medicine changes, with a main story focusing on procalcitonin, a lab test that's become widely available ... All articles from the August 15, 2018, ACP Hospitalist
August 2018
Antibiotics for COPD, shock after MI, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. More than 24 hours of antibiotic therapy led to longer length of stay (LOS) without improving readmission rates in patients admitted with acute exacerbations of chronic ... These summaries come from ACP Hospitalist
December 2018
Last chance to nominate a Top Hospitalist
ACP Hospitalist is currently seeking nominations for our 11th annual Top Hospitalists issue. ... All articles from the July 25, 2018, ACP Hospitalist Weekly Newsletter.
July 2018
Testing for cellulitis, opioid use recommendations, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. The majority of patients with uncomplicated cellulitis seen in an ED received more testing than recommended by guidelines, a recent single-center study found. ... To receive ACP Hospitalist Weekly, call Customer
July 2018
June issue online and in the mail
This month's issue of ACP Hospitalist covers news from Hospital Medicine 2018, including articles about physician burnout, opioids, COPD, pressure ulcers, and technological advances. ... All articles from the June 13, 2018, ACP Hospitalist Weekly
June 2018
April issue online and in the mail
The latest issue of ACP Hospitalist is now available and the cover story describes how hospital designers are more often seeking clinician input to enable inpatient practice to be more efficient
April 2018
Guidance on switching antiplatelet therapies
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. A recent expert consensus statement offered recommendations on switching between oral P2Y. ... To receive ACP Hospitalist Weekly, call Customer Service at 800-543-1546, ext.
March 2018
Antimicrobial stewardship, readmissions
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. Favorable changes in antimicrobial utilization were attributed to specific components of antimicrobial stewardship programs in a recent study of the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. ... To receive ACP Hospitalist Weekly
July 2017