Hospital Medicine

A pediatric gastroenterologist shares insight into building a strong trust with both patients and their families.

The machine-learning model can effectively be implemented at a system level to predict in-hospital deaths, investigators say.

A new study sheds light on the impact of statins and metformin use on risk of death in prostate cancer patients.

Techniques to identify and address EHR usability challenges.

Caption Guidance can be used by providers with or without prior ultrasound experience.

What does a strong physician-patient connection look like in 2020?

The family medicine physician shares perspective on the differing healthcare teams, and what her practice could most benefit from.

Coronary microvascular dysfunction is independently related to abnormal cardiac mechanics, according to a new study.

Investigators find no difference in treatment retention between pregnant OUD patients who received treatment via telemedicine compared to in-person.

Pediatric practices must prevent unnecessary medical care and potential patient harm.

New weekly report data shows the count of jurisdictions with high influenza-like illness activity has risen again.

New research into the role of legislation on vaping use shows certain laws may be more effective than others.

A family physician takes lead on a discussion around the changing makeup of care teams.

Investigators report a positive incremental net monetary benefit of nearly $6800 when patients with heart failure use a telehealth solution.

An analysis of the Southern Community Cohort Study found differences in the impact of modifiable risk factors for heart failure among black and white patients.

Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc. announced the FDA granted approval of ferric derisomaltose injection for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.

In an industry-wide survey, 72.2% of healthcare providers report satisfaction with their own success.

The remote patient monitoring platform delivers data directly to the physician and reduces hospitalizations and emergency department trips.

The SoMeDocs founder shares thoughts on doctors developing an online brand, the burden of being an uncredited expert on social media, and the benefit of committing to the platforms.

New data from the Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons reveals a three-day stay is not associated with increased risk of worse outcomes or readmission.

A new meta-analysis shows deep association between trauma severity, capability of care, and a military veteran's adherence to masculine ideologies.

In a new study, investigators determine the death-censored risk of graft failure with structural kidney feature.

Physically-restrained patients report their emotions after being physically restrained during an emergency department visit.

An electronic health record-based intervention can help combat the opioid epidemic.

A longtime orthopedic surgeon shares simple habits a physician can adopt to overcome burnout symptoms.