Search results for "Diagnostic testing"
Diagnosing pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism can present in a variety of clinical scenarios; however, there are several features that are typical.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/08/expert-analysis-diagnosing-pulmonary-embolism.htm
15 Aug 2017
Framingham score may identify MI, death risks for stroke patients
The Framingham risk score may help identify recent stroke patients at elevated risk for heart attack or death, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/12/3.htm
12 Sep 2012
Criteria describe appropriate use of cardiac cath
New criteria provide guidance on when cardiac catheterization is appropriate to evaluate patients for heart disease.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/16/3.htm
16 May 2012
A collection of individual cases
Pernicious anemia, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Entamoeba histolytica liver abscess, and more
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/05/brief-case-individual-cases.htm
15 May 2017
Incorrect antibiotic prescribing appears common among inpatients
Incorrect antibiotic prescribing is common among inpatients in U.S. hospitals, according to a recent report from the CDC.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/12/2.htm
12 Mar 2014
New tickborne illness may present as human granulocytic anaplasmosis
Two patients originally diagnosed with human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) were found to have Borrelia miyamotoi infection instead, according to a new case report.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/03/4.htm
3 Jul 2013
Appropriate uses considered for echocardiography in common clinical scenarios
Telemonitoring no more effective than usual care after hospitalization in heart failure patients
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/24/3.htm
24 Nov 2010
Majority of TTEs appropriate but may not change management, study finds
Most transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), even those done for appropriate clinical indications, have little effect on patient management, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/31/5.htm
31 Jul 2013
There's something in the water . . . Could it be Legionella?
Legionnaire's cases have been increasing, so hospitalists should learn to spot them and curb potential outbreaks.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/09/legionella-in-the-water.htm
15 Sep 2017
Obesity complicates diagnosis
The rising prevalence of obesity has created health dangers for patients and new challenges in diagnostic testing for hospitalists.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/10/obesity.htm
15 Oct 2011