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January 2009
Cover Story
War on bugs
Antimicrobial stewardship teams ramp up the fight against "superbugs"
The battle with drug-resistant bacteria has evolved into an all-out war in many hospitals, and fighting back with newer drugs no longer seems like the best defensive strategy. Instead, hospitals are deploying multidisciplinary teams to spread the word about prevention through judicious use of antibiotics.
January '09
Letter from the Editor
January '09
Write to the Editor
January '09
Geriatric Care
Managing confusion in the elderly
Key to halting cognitive decline is recognizing red flags and acting early
Delirium in hospitalized patients, including those with dementia, can be prevented in most cases if hospital staff is trained to recognize symptoms and act quickly.
January '09
Breaking the fall
Hospitalization is a risk factor for falls, but also an opportunity for prevention
Recent research suggests that hospitalization is a risk factor for post-discharge fracture in elderly patients, prompting some hospitalists to consider what measures they can take to reduce fracture risk before these patients leave the hospital.
January '09
Physician Profile
Clifford Hall, FACP
He put retirement on hold to help set up a residency program
January '09
Expert Analysis
Statin use in the acute care setting
An expert summarizes best practices
January '09
Mindful Medicine
Challenges of treating the physician-patient
January '09
Quality Corner
Measure of the month: Stroke and stroke rehabilitation
January '09
Newman’s Notions
Just for the record
A computer crash prompts reflection on EHRs
January '09
Cartoon Caption Contest
Put words in our mouth
January '09
On the Blog
What's new on ACP Internist's blog
January '09
Coding Corner
Billing and coding
Specific documentation helps optimize payments for heart failure
January '09
FDA Update
Recalls of syringes, AXP bags, generic drugs
January '09
National Trends
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while drug expenses rise
January '09
Clinical Medicine
Test yourself: Delirium, drug resistance and fall prevention
January '09
Research News
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
January '09
In the News
IOM favors more limits on resident hours, and other medical updates
January '09
Your Career
Pulse On™ Fargo, N.D.
January '09
Pulse On™ Albuquerque, N.M.
January '09
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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!
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