June 2008
Eliminating disparities in stroke outcomes
Recent studies have found that stroke patients admitted to the hospital at night and on the weekends are more likely to die than those admitted on weekdays. Why does mortality vary at different times of the day and week, and how can hospitals change their procedures to help minimize this difference?.
Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Patients
The inpatient setting provides an opportunity to identify individuals with previously undiagnosed diabetes, optimize therapy in those whose condition was previously poorly controlled, provide patient education, and implement a plan for postdischarge diabetes care in conjunction with the primary physician and other health care providers. The objective of this supplement is to address the opportunities and challenges of hyperglycemia in the hospital setting. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc., Princeton, New Jersey.
Letter from the Editor
With stroke, there’s a common saying that time lost is brain lost.
Coding corner
Coding corner Billing for routine perioperative care by hospitalists may require modifiers.
Stopping clots in their tracks
An expert gives tips on when and how to use prophylaxis.
Examining clinical questions in acute coronary syndromes
Recent research could change standard practice.
Find chemistry with your Yoda
Mentoring experts offer advice for making the right match.
Comanagement commandments
Keep consultation relationships well-defined to avoid problems down the road.
When a treatment is worse than the disease
When a treatment is worse than the disease.
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about heart failure after noncardiac surgery, in-hospital PCI, and other topics.