Search results for "Kidney disease"
Warning on infections associated with heater-cooler devices
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/01/fda.htm
15 Jan 2016
Guidance released on use of new oral anticoagulants in nonvalvular afib
The European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) published guidance last week on using new oral anticoagulants in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/08/4.htm
8 May 2013
An equation for early postdischarge visits
Queuing theory helped one hospital fit heart failure patients into a clinic soon after discharge.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/11/success-story-an-equation-for-early-postdischarge-visits.htm
15 Nov 2018
Diabetic complications—Part 2
This month's column focuses on the chronic complications of diabetes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/10/coding-corner-diabetic-complications-part-2.htm
15 Oct 2019
Troponin levels in chronic kidney disease
Learn how to use cardiac troponins to diagnose acute coronary syndrome in chronic kidney disease.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/02/expert-analysis-troponin-levels-in-chronic-kidney-disease.htm
15 Feb 2020
Guideline update addresses new P2Y12 inhibitors for unstable angina, NSTEMI
Two major cardiology organizations released a focused update to their guideline for managing patients with unstable angina (UA) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), in part to address research on new antiplatelets.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/08/3.htm
8 May 2013
Cases from the University of Connecticut
Acetaminophen overdose, refractory afib, critical aortic stenosis, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/01/brief-case-university-of-connecticut.htm
15 Jan 2018
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury
Experts offer advice on managing the third leading cause of hospital-acquired acute renal failure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/aki.htm
15 Dec 2014
Recurrent C. diff, decision tree for sepsis, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/10/in-the-news.htm
15 Oct 2017
February issue online and in the mail
This issue looks at collaboration between hospitals, with a main story about improving transfers and an inside feature about providing palliative care at rural facilities.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/12/5.htm
12 Feb 2020