Search results for "Kidney disease"
New model predicts future risk of VTE
Researchers have devised a new algorithm to predict a patient's risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the next five years, based on simple clinical variables.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/24/2.htm
24 Aug 2011
New limitations on tolvaptan due to liver injury risk
The labeling for tolvaptan (Samsca) has been revised due to observation of increased risk of liver injury in recent trials, the FDA announced last week.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/08/5.htm
8 May 2013
MKSAP quiz on gout
These cases and commentary, which address gout, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/04/ty.htm
15 Apr 2012
Greater bleeding risk with dabigatran than warfarin in Medicare patients, two studies find
Two studies of Medicare data released last week added to existing evidence that older dabigatran users with atrial fibrillation have higher bleeding risks than warfarin users.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/12/2.htm
12 Nov 2014
Revisiting respiratory failure
Patients with congestive heart failure, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are particularly susceptible.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/coding.htm
15 Oct 2013
Easing the pain of acute gout
Despite its prevalence, gout is often not identified or treated properly, experts say.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/04/gout.htm
15 Apr 2012
Pneumonia vaccine gets yes vote for immunocompromised
Uses of the pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine (Prevnar 13) should be expanded to adults with immunocompromising conditions, according to a recent vote by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/27/5.htm
27 Jun 2012
Hypertensive emergencies
Not everyone with extremely high blood pressure meets the criteria.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/10/hypertensive.htm
15 Oct 2010
Acute kidney injury risk factors identified in orthopedic surgery patients
Researchers developed a risk score based on 7 factors: older age, male sex, diabetes, number of prescribed drugs, lower estimated glomerular filtration rate, use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers, and higher American Society of Anesthesiologists grade.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/18/1.htm
18 Nov 2015
Kidney decline associated with higher mortality in patients with acute severe hypertension
CDC warns of Q fever in Iraq, Netherlands
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/19/4.htm
19 May 2010