In the News


Universal decolonization beats other strategies for reducing MRSA in ICU

Universal decolonization is more effective than targeted decolonization or screening and isolation, for reducing MRSA and other infections in the ICU, a study found.

Aspirin noninferior to dalteparin for VTE prophylaxis following hip replacement

Aspirin therapy for 28 days may be a reasonable alternative to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for extended venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis among hip replacement patients who have already received LMWH for 10 days.

Five-day steroid course effective for acute COPD exacerbations

For inpatients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), five days of glucocorticoids is as effective as 14 days at preventing re-exacerbations at six months, a study found.

Long-acting beta-agonists and anticholinergics pose similar cardiovascular risks

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) faced increased risk of a cardiovascular event after starting treatment with a long-acting bronchodilator, whether it was a beta-agonist or an anticholinergic, a new study found.

New guidelines for periprocedural antithrombotic therapy published by neurology group

Stroke patients on blood thinners who undergo dental procedures can routinely continue aspirin or warfarin, according to level A recommendations issued by the American Academy of Neurology.

ACP issues high-value care recommendations for inpatient glucose management

Intensive insulin therapy (IIT) for inpatient glycemic control can result in more harm than benefit, ACP's Clinical Guidelines Committee recently reminded clinicians in a best practice advice paper.

The June issue of ACP Internist is online

The latest issue of ACP Internist is online. June's issue wraps up coverage of Internal Medicine 2013, and includes stories on managing bisphosphonates and diagnosing mental disorders.

Put words in our mouth

ACP HospitalistWeekly wants readers to create captions for our new cartoon and help choose the winner. Pen the winning caption and win a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program or service.