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Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Patients
Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Patients

A Challenge and an Opportunity to Improve Care of Patients with Diabetes[PDF]

A Supplement to ACP Hospitalist

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.


Cover Feature

Eliminating disparities in stroke outcomes

Integrative medicine: Coming to a hospital near you

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?

Letter from the Editor
Write to the editor

In the News

CDC reports sharp rise in kidney disease hospitalizations

Perspectives

Coding corner

Coding corner Billing for routine perioperative care by hospitalists may require modifiers

Technology

Costs at any price?

Costs at any price?

Comparison tools may be flawed but consumer demand keeps growing.

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

FDA Update

FDA UpdateNew test detects MRSA within 24 hours

 

 

 

Ethical Dilemmas

When a treatment is worse than the disease
Commentary by Paul S. Mueller, FACP

Clinical Medicine

Test yourself: Stroke

Research News

Journal watch

Recent studies of note

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Hospitalist Archives
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ACP Hospitalist Weekly

From the September 1, 2010 edition

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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?"

ACP Career Connection

Looking for a new hospitalist position?

ACP Career Connection can help you find your next job in hospital medicine. Search hospitalist positions nationwide that suit your criteria and preferences. Jobs are posted about two weeks before print publication of Annals of Internal Medicine, ACP Internist, and ACP Hospitalist. Exclusive “Online Direct” opportunities are updated weekly. Check us out online.

Register Now For Your ACP Fall Chapter Meeting

Register Now For Your ACP Fall Chapter Meeting

Attend your fall chapter meeting, earn CME credit, and find out what your local ACP Chapter has to offer! See the Chapter calendar or find out more, including the answers to frequently asked questions about ACP Chapters and regions.

Test Your Medical Knowledge on Your Mobile Device with ACP’s Doctor's Dilemma™ Game!

Test Your Medical Knowledge on Your Mobile Device with ACP’s Doctor's Dilemma™ Game!

This new online game is based on the popular ACP Doctor's Dilemma™ Competition from ACP’s annual Internal Medicine meetings. The game is simple to play but challenging to master. Start now!