November 2015
Red flags help hospitalists spot human trafficking
Hospitalization presents an opportunity to intervene and stop exploitation.
Malignant bowel obstruction
Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and next steps through a case study.
Cases from Maine Medical Center
Meningoencephalitis, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, tophaceous gout, and more.
Patient navigator program reduces length of stay
A 442-bed acute care urban academic health center in Toronto decreased length of stay by improving patient-physician communication and handoffs.
Clinical reasoning now a ‘foundational basic science’ in medical education
Perhaps the most important aspect of medical training is developing the ability to come to the correct diagnosis.
ICD-10: A few more new documentation needs
Coma, hepatic encephalopathy, pancreatitis, diabetes, and hypertension are discussed.
Magnificent maggots
Sometimes the best treatment plan can include an effective and simple intervention of antiquity.
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue features our 2015 Top Hospitalists, along with a feature on detecting human trafficking and an Expert Analysis on malignant bowel obstruction.
New warnings on multiple diabetes drugs
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
Recent Research
Urinalysis orders, resistant infections, molecular C. diff testing, and more.
In the News
Physician-owned vs. non-physician-owned hospitals, evidence on cleaning methods, barrier precautions during arterial catheter insertion, and more.
Letters to the Editor
This month's issue features our 2015 Top Hospitalists, along with a feature on detecting human trafficking and an Expert Analysis on malignant bowel obstruction.