Search results for "Recruitment"
MKSAP quiz on endocarditis
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program 17 about endocarditis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/10/mksap-quiz-on-endocarditis.htm
15 Oct 2017
MoCA beats MMSE for detecting hypertension-associated cognitive impairment after minor stroke, TIA
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) appears to be more sensitive than the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) at detecting hypertension-associated cognitive impairment after minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/01/3.htm
1 Oct 2014
Letter from the Editor
Part-time work can be an attractive option for hospitalists, whether it allows them to spend more time with their families or pursue other professional interests. Our cover story offers tips on where to look for part-time work, caveats to be aware of, and how to get the schedule you want.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/editor.htm
15 May 2009
Stopping delirium before it starts
Large-scale efforts to prevent delirium have been around for years, but hospitals also can take smaller measures if they don't have the immediate resources or ability to overhaul care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/06/coverstory.htm
15 Jun 2013
Use of monitored injection site associated with less hospital and ED use
An analysis of an unsanctioned safe consumption site found that patients who used it were 27% less likely to visit the ED and 32% less likely to be hospitalized than those who did not.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/01/19/use-of-monitored-injection-site-associated-with-less-hospital-and-ed-use.htm
19 Jan 2022
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
Mobilization after stroke: Is sooner better?
Mobilization is generally considered appropriate therapy, but there is no firm guidance on how early it should begin.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/10/stroke.htm
15 Oct 2012
New model reliably predicts two-month survival for advanced cancer patients
A combination of clinical and lab variables can predict two-week and two-month survival for patients with advanced cancer, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/14/6.htm
14 Sep 2011
Tools to fight COVID-19: Ventilator management
It's time to cram on managing mechanical ventilation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/time-to-cram-on-ventilator-management.htm
15 May 2020
Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation
Both NPPV and CPAP are useful under a number of conditions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/09/tech.htm
15 Sep 2010