Search results for "Gastroenterology"
Malignant bowel obstruction
Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and next steps through a case study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/11/expert-analysis-malignant-bowel-obstruction.htm
15 Nov 2015
Recent Research
Lower-extremity revascularization in nursing home residents, guidance on contact precautions for hospital visitors, treatment in-hospital strokes versus community-onset strokes, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/07/recent-research.htm
15 Jul 2015
New guideline released on diagnosis, management of pancreatic cysts
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new guideline last week on the diagnosis and management of asymptomatic neoplastic pancreatic cysts.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/01/4.htm
1 Apr 2015
Internal medicine residency match results virtually unchanged from last year
The number of U.S. senior medical students choosing categorical internal medicine residencies increased slightly for the fifth consecutive year. According to the 2014 National Resident Matching Program, 3,167 U.S. medical school seniors matched for residency training in internal medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/26/2.htm
26 Mar 2014
Internal Medicine 2014: Orlando sun and Doctor's Dilemma® fun
Teams from around the world will compete in the 20th-anniversary championship of Doctor's Dilemma at the meeting held in Orlando on April 8-12.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/03/IMpreview.htm
15 Mar 2014
Treatment of ascites in patients with portal hypertension
Article reviews the current recommendations for the treatment of ascites, including hepatorenal syndrome and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/02/expert.htm
15 Feb 2014
With acute pancreatitis, time is of the essence
Get a handle on the signs that indicate acute pancreatitis, the best treatment, and the complications to watch for.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/01/pancreatitis.htm
15 Jan 2014
Recent Research
Probiotics for Clostridium difficile, readmission risk after percutaneous coronary intervention, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/rr.htm
15 Nov 2013
Expel common myths about gastroparesis
Updated definition of gastroparesis came out in January.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/08/conf04.htm
15 Aug 2013
Probiotics fail to prevent antibiotic-associated, C. difficile diarrhea in elderly
A multi-strain preparation of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria failed to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea and/or Clostridium difficile diarrhea in elderly patients, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/14/4.htm
14 Aug 2013