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ACP releases guideline on inpatient glucose control

Intensive insulin therapy should not be used to normalize blood glucose in ICU patients or to strictly control glucose in patients hospitalized outside of the ICU, according to a new clinical guideline from ACP.

Conference coverage: potential benefits, limitations of ACO model discussed

Accountable care organizations (ACOs) were the topic of much speculation and debate at two recent conferences.

AHA issues statement on cerebral venous thrombosis diagnosis, management

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association last week issued a scientific statement on the diagnosis, treatment and management of cerebral venous thrombosis.

Failure to follow up on inpatient test results is common

A significant percentage of tests performed in the hospital are not followed up, according to a new systematic review.

Wireless pulmonary monitoring associated with less hospitalization

A wireless implantable hemodynamic monitoring system was associated with a significant reduction in hospitalizations for heart failure patients, researchers found.

ACP Job Placement Center calls for job seekers' profiles

Physicians looking for a new job may submit a profile to the ACP Job Placement Center, a service available at Internal Medicine 2011, to be held April 7-9 in San Diego.

Vote for your favorite entry

ACP HospitalistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite captions to determine the winner.