Search results for "COPD"
Macrolide antibiotic decreases COPD exacerbations in select patients
Daily azithromycin for one year decreased chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations and improved quality of life among select patients, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/31/4.htm
31 Aug 2011
Procalcitonin do's and don'ts
Although the optimal use of procalcitonin is still up for debate, there are best practices for getting the most bang for this blood test.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/05/free/procalcitonin-dos-and-donts.htm
5 Jul 2023
Follow up lowers readmissions, return ED visits for COPD patients
Restrictive transfusion strategy as safe as liberal strategy after cardiac surgery
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/20/2.htm
20 Oct 2010
Could you repeat that?
It was a very quiet day on the geriatrics service, at least for one physician.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/09/27/free/could-you-repeat-that.htm
27 Sep 2023
Tiotropium reduces risk of moderate, severe COPD exacerbations
The anticholinergic drug tiotropium is superior to the β2-agonist salmeterol as first-line maintenance therapy to prevent exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients with moderate to very severe stages, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/30/5.htm
30 Mar 2011
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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
Assessment test for COPD helps determine exacerbation severity, outcomes
The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) is useful for determining severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations and for measuring recovery after exacerbations and pulmonary rehab, according to two new studies.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/08/3.htm
8 Feb 2012
The impact of deferred hospital care during COVID-19
Experts are looking at where the patients went and what happens next.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/the-impact-of-deferred-hospital-care-during-covid-19.htm
15 Feb 2021
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.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/05/4.htm
5 Jun 2013