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Thrombectomy improved outcomes even in stroke patients with a large infarct, trial finds
Stroke patients with a large infarct who underwent endovascular thrombectomy had a median modified Rankin scale score of four and a mortality rate of 36.1% at 90 days, compared to a score of six and a rate of 55.5% with medical therapy alone, a French trial found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/05/15/thrombectomy-improved-outcomes-even-in-stroke-patients-with-a-large-infarct-trial-finds.htm
15 May 2024
Rinsing out the SOAP
Two hospitalists debate the value of the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan note format.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/05/01/rinsing-out-the-soap.htm
1 May 2024
Our top stories of 2023
We take a look back at the ACP Hospitalist articles that got the most clicks this year.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/12/27/our-top-stories-of-2023.htm
27 Dec 2023
Test-and-treat approach superior to outpatient referrals for patients hospitalized with HCV
Immediately testing and treating for hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the hospital increased treatment completion rates compared to referring to outpatient care, according to a recent Norwegian study in hospitalized patients who inject drugs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/12/06/test-and-treat-approach-superior-to-outpatient-referrals-for-patients-hospitalized-with-hcv.htm
6 Dec 2023
Review offers guidance on selecting medications for COPD
Researchers suggest ways for clinicians to assess cognitive function, manual dexterity/strength, and peak inspiratory flow before choosing an inhaled medication delivery system for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/22/review-offers-guidance-on-selecting-medications-for-copd.htm
22 Nov 2023
Two common assessment methods highlight link between frailty and postoperative delirium
An analysis of elective surgery patients ages 70 years or older found that those assessed as frail by the frailty index or frailty phenotype had double the risk of postoperative delirium versus those who weren't frail.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/22/two-common-assessment-methods-highlight-link-between-frailty-and-postoperative-delirium.htm
22 Nov 2023
Surgical devices, ventilators, dialysis machines recalled
The FDA also approved first-time generics for spironolactone oral suspension and calcium gluconate, among other actions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/15/surgical-devices-ventilators-dialysis-machines-recalled.htm
15 Nov 2023
Updated AABB guidelines offer hemoglobin thresholds for transfusion
For hemodynamically stable hospitalized adult patients, the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) recommends a restrictive strategy, considering transfusion for those with hemoglobin concentrations below 7 g/dL.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/18/free/updated-aabb-guidelines-offer-hemoglobin-thresholds-for-transfusion.htm
18 Oct 2023
Playing the hospitalist character
Medical schools and hospitals are testing serious video games as a method to engage learners and improve care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/11/playing-the-hospitalist-character.htm
11 Oct 2023
Acute interstitial nephritis associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy
Exercise vigilance for early diagnosis of this increasingly common complication.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/11/free/acute-interstitial-nephritis-associated-with-immune-checkpoint-inhibitor-therapy.htm
11 Oct 2023