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January 2009

Cover Story

War on bugs

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

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

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, FACPClifford 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

Newman’s Notions

Just for the record


A computer crash prompts reflection on EHRs
January '09

 

 


 


Cartoon Caption Contest

Cartoon Caption ContestPut 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

Recalls of syringes, AXP bags, generic drugs
January '09

 

 

 


National Trends

Personal spending on hospitals declines[PDF] 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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