Search results for "Nephrology"
The kidney versus the heart
Thinking has changed on acute kidney injury during heart failure decompensation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/the-kidney-versus-the-heart.htm
15 Nov 2019
Combination of creatinine and cystatin C more accurate than either alone
Combining creatinine and cystatin C measurements provided a more accurate estimation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) than using either measurement alone, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/11/5.htm
11 Jul 2012
Residents reimagine anti-racism curriculum
A new Race, Bias, and Advocacy in Medicine pathway gave trainees an opening to focus on these issues.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/05/residents-reimagine-anti-racism-curriculum.htm
15 May 2021
6 ACP Hospitalist • September 2018 coding corner Acute ...
According to recent studies and authoritative sources like the National Kidney Foundation and International Society of Nephrology, ATN is a functional abnor-mality of the renal tubules due to toxic or
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/acph-201809-coding-corner-acute-tubular-necrosis_t1.pdf
30 Aug 2018
6 ACP Hospitalist • September 2018 coding corner Acute ...
According to recent studies and authoritative sources like the National Kidney Foundation and International Society of Nephrology, ATN is a functional abnor-mality of the renal tubules due to toxic or
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/acph-201809-coding-corner-acute-tubular-necrosis_t2.pdf
30 Aug 2018
Guidelines on peripheral vascular ultrasound and physiologic testing
New guidelines describe the appropriate uses of arterial ultrasound and physiological testing for patients with known or suspected peripheral vascular disorders.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/20/4.htm
20 Jun 2012
Act early to avert AKI
Incidence of acute kidney injury is increasing, due in part to advances in medical care and an aging population, and hospitalists need to know how to manage it.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/kidney.htm
15 Oct 2013
Acute kidney injury requiring dialysis has increased in the U.S.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring dialysis has rapidly increased in the U.S. over the past decade, a new study reports.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/19/2.htm
19 Dec 2012
An atypical presentation of microscopic polyangiitis
A patient was admitted after outpatient labs indicated acute worsening of kidney disease and anemia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/10/26/free/brief-case-an-atypical-presentation-of-microscopic-polyangiitis.htm
26 Oct 2022
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes stories on dementia, HIV screening, medical apps, and leadership, among others.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/06/lfe.htm
15 Jun 2013