Search results for "Infection Control"
In the News
Recession hurting hospitals' bottom lines, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/itn.htm
15 May 2009
Most C. diff infections tied to health care exposure
Nearly all Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) are associated with health care exposure, though actual CDI onset most often occurs in non-hospital settings, according to a new report.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/14/4.htm
14 Mar 2012
Recent Research
Probiotics for Clostridium difficile, readmission risk after percutaneous coronary intervention, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/rr.htm
15 Nov 2013
Rapid flu tests accurate at making diagnosis, but not ruling it out
Rapid influenza diagnostic tests were more accurate at diagnosing the flu than ruling it out in a new study, indicating that patients with a negative result would need additional testing.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/29/5.htm
29 Feb 2012
Helping shield clinicians and the community from contagion
Multiple potential applications have been suggested for face shields in the pandemic.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/helping-shield-clinicians-and-the-community-from-contagion.htm
15 Jul 2020
MKSAP quiz on resuscitation
The month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on resuscitation of critically ill patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/mksap-quiz-on-resuscitation.htm
15 Apr 2020
MKSAP quiz on diabetes
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on diabetes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/12/mksap-quiz-on-diabetes.htm
15 Dec 2019
NSTEMI algorithm, metabolic acidemia, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/02/recent-research.htm
15 Feb 2019
In the News
Behavior changes trigger drop in MRSA rates, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/07/news.htm
15 Jul 2009
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies about C. diff. infections, antibiotic use at teaching hospitals, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/01/journal.htm
15 Jan 2009