Search results for "Biomarkers"
NKF-ASN task force issues final report on use of race in diagnosing kidney disease
Effective immediately in the U.S., estimated glomerular filtration rate should be calculated with an updated equation that does not include a race modifier for Black patients, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/29/4.htm
29 Sep 2021
ICD-10 embraces definitions of MI
Learn the new codes and coding rules for the six types of MI that were recently recognized by the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/11/coding-icd-10-definitions-of-mi-part-2.htm
15 Nov 2017
Recommendations released on managing brain swelling after stroke
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently released recommendations for managing cerebral or cerebellar swelling after an ischemic stroke.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/12/4.htm
12 Feb 2014
Code carefully with nutrition guidelines
This column discusses classic chronic malnutrition and how it differs from acute nutritional deficiency.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/06/coding.htm
15 Jun 2013
Corticosteroids may improve outcomes in hospitalized adults with CAP
Although it couldn't determine the optimal agent or dose of corticosteroids for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), a review found that the drugs were associated with shorter hospital stays and lower mortality.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/12/1.htm
12 Aug 2015
Myopericarditis: A clinical review
A case study highlights diagnosis and treatment of pericarditis and myopericarditis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/09/expert-analysis-myopericarditis.htm
15 Sep 2015
MKSAP quiz on cardiac biomarkers
These cases and commentary, which address cardiac biomarkers, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/07/ty.htm
15 Jul 2012
FDA plans to ban menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
Recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/fda-update-plans-to-ban-menthol-cigarettes-flavored-cigars.htm
15 Jun 2021
MKSAP quiz on chest pain
Cases involving chest pain are presented.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/10/MKSAP-chest-pain.htm
15 Oct 2015
Fourth universal definition of myocardial infarction
The new definition replaces the term necrosis with the concept of myocardial injury.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/12/coding-corner-fourth-universal-definition-of-myocardial-infarction.htm
15 Dec 2018