Search results for "Chronic Disease"
In the News
Multivitamins after first heart attack, acetylcysteine for acetaminophen poisoning, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/04/itn.htm
15 Apr 2014
Concerns, not ignorance, inhibit stroke med adherence
Physicians should work with patients to develop solutions to medication concerns.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/09/qa.htm
15 Sep 2013
Taking charge after discharge
Medicare payment penalties have helped spur the industry's growth.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/discharge.htm
15 Jan 2013
A patient-centered home on the range
A three-year patient-centered medical home pilot reduced ED visits and hospital admissions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/12/qa2.htm
15 Dec 2012
In the News
New definition of MI, average lifespan of heart failure patients, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/12/itn.htm
15 Dec 2012
Caring for inpatients with chronic diseases from childhood
Hospitalists may need to help smooth the transition from pediatric care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/11/pediatrics.htm
15 Nov 2012
Better treatment but low awareness with hepatitis C
The main challenge is increasing awareness and getting appropriate therapy to those who need it.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/08/hepatitis.htm
15 Aug 2012
Parenteral iron for preoperative iron deficiency anemia: A safe choice?
Two experts provide a case-based look at the workup and management of iron deficiency anemia before surgery, which may prevent perioperative blood transfusions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/03/expert.htm
15 Mar 2012
Hopes and fears abound at National Bundled Payment Summit
Speakers were optimistic about the potential to reduce health care costs without decreasing profits.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/01/summit.htm
15 Jan 2012
Japanese physicians still treating tsunami victims
Many months after a devastating earthquake and tsunami, Japanese physicians deal with the continuing effects of the disaster.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/09/japan.htm
15 Sep 2011