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The Case of the Dropping Albumin

A Country Doctor Writes

He works at the Catholic hospital across the city from the rival, bigger, Cityside hospital. Back in March, Glenda became very ill very quickly and was first admitted to our local hospital and within 24 hours they transferred her to Cityside. She turned out to have abscesses threatening several of her vital organs.

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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals

Sound Physicians

With larger metropolitan hospitals struggling to manage the limited capacity of ICU beds, timely patient transfer isn’t always an available option, and even when it is an option, patients and their families in the community have an expectation that they can stay local for care. Our answer: tele-critical care.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

OUR ENTIRE FIELD of hospital medicine grew out of the need to innovate to address the growing complexities of inpatient medicine. Yet this expansion has come with a significant administrative burden, particularly that of clinical documentation. This isn’t about replacing your clinical judgment.

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Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

When sudden illness or injury strikes, knowing whether to head to the emergency room or an urgent care clinic can make all the difference—both in terms of your health and your wallet. While both facilities provide immediate medical attention, they serve very different purposes and handle varying levels of injuries and illness.

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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Physician's Weekly

“The population over 65, which often suffers the worst impact of respiratory viruses and others, now has the benefit of vaccines that can prevent much of that serious illness,” he said. RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization for infants, and it also poses significant risks to older people.

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A Call for Engagement Outside of the Exam Room

Physician's Weekly

There is robust data regarding the importance of patient connection and engagement in the hospital and clinic setting. Many of us are taught in medical school and residency the importance of patient communication on improving patient satisfaction scores, quality metrics, and professional fulfillment.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

Treating less serious ailments gets faster, more targeted and more efficient, while the means for curing more serious and life-altering illnesses improve. In 2016, The Guardian reported that a blind woman suffering from this disease was fitted with the implant labelled “bionic eye” in the UK as part of a trial at the Oxford Eye Hospital.

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