Advances in hospital medicine: a review of key articles from the literature.

Williams, Mark V; Huddleston, Jeanne; Whitford, Kevin; DiFrancesco, Lorenzo; Wilson, Mitchell · Med Clin North Am · 2002

review · Level V

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Abstract

Multiple published studies in recent years have provided results and information that hospitalists can apply directly to patient care. This update summarizes some important articles published over the past 18 months. Article summaries are categorized into perioperative care, infectious disease, diagnosis of venous thromboembolism, end of life care, and guidelines for the management of patients with COPD or atrial fibrillation.

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