Search results for "Therapeutics"
A collection of individual cases
Acne conglobate, rhabdomyolysis, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/brief-case-a-collection-of-individual-cases.htm
15 Jun 2021
MI performance measures, health literacy and LOS, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/02/recent-research.htm
15 Feb 2018
48 hours of targeted temperature management led to similar outcomes as 24 hours
Patients who were kept at 33 °C for 48 hours after cardiac arrest had a slight, but not significant, improvement in cognitive performance at six months.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/02/3.htm
2 Aug 2017
MKSAP quiz on beta-blockers
The following cases and commentary, which focus on use of beta-blockers, are excerpted from ACPs Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 17).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/04/ty.htm
15 Apr 2017
New score developed to improve risk stratification in type 2 myocardial infarction
The T2-risk score incorporates age, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, myocardial ischemia on electrocardiogram, heart rate, anemia, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and maximal cardiac troponin concentration.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/01/18/new-score-developed-to-improve-risk-stratification-in-type-2-myocardial-infarction.htm
18 Jan 2023
Defeating C. diff
While Clostridium difficile remains a stubborn infection, new drugs and research findings suggest some ways to more effectively combat it.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/07/defeating-c-diff.htm
15 Jul 2017
Medical students must focus on patient-centered care
In the current context of rising clinical demands, long waiting lists and shorter appointment times, it's more important than ever to communicate effectively and foster a strong therapeutic relationship.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/student.htm
15 May 2010
Bonus online case: Calcium-channel blocker overdose
A patient presented after a suicide attempt involving calcium-channel blockers.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/09/brief-case-online-calcium-channel-blocker.htm
15 Sep 2019
Rapidly progressive cerebral edema in cryptococcal meningitis
A patient previously diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection presented with fever, headache, and confusion.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/29/free/rapidly-progressive-cerebral-edema-in-cryptococcal-meningitis.htm
29 Mar 2023
MKSAP quiz on atrial fibrillation
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on atrial fibrillation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/mksap-quiz-on-atrial-fibrillation.htm
15 Aug 2019