In the News
CDC reports new data on hospital-acquired infections
The CDC released 2 different reports on hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates in the U.S. last week.
Hospitalist clinical decision unit associated with decreased length of stay
A hospitalist-run clinical decision unit (CDU) was associated with decreased length of stay and didn't appear to increase hospital or ED revisit rates, according to a new study.
New afib guideline recommends a more comprehensive stroke risk calculator and includes novel anticoagulants as treatment options
A new guideline for managing nonvalvular atrial fibrillation recommends using the CHA2DS2-VASc stroke risk calculator, and adds 3 new anticoagulants as treatment options.
Depletive fluid management strategy may lower risk of ventilator-associated complications, pneumonia
Using a depletive fluid management strategy when starting the weaning process from mechanical ventilation may lower the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), a study found.
It's not too late to submit a Job Seeker's Profile to the ACP Job Placement Center
Looking for a job? ACP's Job Placement Center offers career opportunities during Internal Medicine 2014, to be held April 10-12 in Orlando, Fla.
The next issue of ACP Internist is online
Stories are online for the April issue of ACP Internist and discuss blood pressure goals, men's health in middle age, and referrals to physical rehab.
No cartoon caption contest this week
There will be no cartoon caption contest this week. The contest will resume on April 23.