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June 2008
 Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized PatientsA Challenge and an Opportunity to Improve Care of Patients with Diabetes 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. |
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Cover Feature
Eliminating disparities in stroke outcomes
Hospitals work to standardize care at all times of the day and week
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?
In the News
CDC reports sharp rise in kidney disease hospitalizations
Perspectives
Coding corner
Billing for routine perioperative care by hospitalists may require modifiers
Conference Coverage: Hospital Medicine 2008
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.
It’s all about the chest compressions
New CPR advice downplays ventilation<
Comanagement commandments
Keep consultation relationships well-defined to avoid problems down the road
New Ethical Dilemmas
When a treatment is worse than the disease
Commentary by Paul S. Mueller, FACP
Clinical Medicine
Test yourself: Stroke
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Cartoon Caption Contest
This issue's winning cartoon caption was submitted by Patricia J. Peterson, FACP, in practice in Longview, Wash., who will receive a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program or service. Thanks to all who voted!
"Did you say you were a little horse? Or a little hoarse?"
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