Search results for "Gastroenterology"
coding corner Sometimes a clinician may be convinced that ...
It is one of the most common dis-eases of the gastrointestinal tract and in 2009 was the most common gastroenterology discharge diagnosis. ... Establishing the diagnosis should be straightforward. According to the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)’s 2013 guideline on management of acute pancreatitis, acute pancreatitis is identi-fied by the presence of
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/09/acph-201709-coding-acute-pancreatitis_t1.pdf
5 Sep 2017
Acute pancreatitis
Clinicians should apply the American College of Gastroenterology's diagnostic criteria for accurate documentation and billing.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/09/coding-acute-pancreatitis.htm
15 Sep 2017
Pinpointing severe pancreatitis
Early identification of potentially severe cases of acute pancreatitis is difficult, but key to good outcomes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/09/pinpointing-severe-pancreatitis.htm
15 Sep 2017
Problems and potential with probiotics
Despite challenges such as FDA regulation of research and uncertainties about potential risks of probiotics, the good bugs are becoming more prevalent in both consumer and health care settings.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/12/conference-coverage-probiotics.htm
15 Dec 2017
Fight IBD flares without errors
Challenges in inpatient care for inflammatory bowel disease are common, and they include choosing the right medications to manage pain and knowing when to consult other clinicians.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/02/fight-ibd-flares-without-errors.htm
15 Feb 2018
Inflammatory bowel disease and other tricky conditions
This issue features expert tips on IBD, hyponatremia, and smoking cessation, as well as an article on patient elopement.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/02/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Feb 2018
Drug options available for opioid-induced constipation
An expert reviewed four FDA-approved drugs for opioid-induced constipation that form the backbone of treatment, as well as options in the research pipeline.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/04/25/5.htm
25 Apr 2018
Cases from Emory Division of Hospital Medicine
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus, histoplasmosis, Heyde's syndrome, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/05/brief-case-from-emory-division-of-hospital-medicine.htm
15 May 2018
A collection of individual cases
Hemoglobin SC disease, “cotton fever,” esophageal hemorrhage, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/brief-case-a-collection-of-individual-cases.htm
15 Sep 2018
December issue online and in the mail
This issue highlights the challenge of giving residents both supervision and autonomy and preparing for nerve agent exposure, along with coverage from multiple clinical conferences.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/12/5.htm
12 Dec 2018