Search results for "Expert Analysis"
Expert analysis: Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/08/expert.htm
15 Aug 2008
Letter from the Editor
A study published earlier this year in the New England Journal of Medicine had some sobering news for hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/08/editor.htm
15 Aug 2008
Statin use in the acute care setting
An expert summarizes best practices.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/01/lipid.htm
15 Jan 2009
Hospital-acquired hyponatremia: Why are patients still dying?
Two experts summarize best practices.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/expert.htm
15 Feb 2009
Letter from the editor
The American Board of Medical Specialties last fall began offering board certification in palliative care, opening up an exciting new career path for hospitalists.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/editor.htm
15 Feb 2009
Should you seek a nephrology consultation when caring for patients with renal failure?
When should you seek a nephrology consultation in patients with renal failure?.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/expert.htm
15 Aug 2009
Letter from the Editor
Although nutrition is one of the most basic human needs, it’s often overlooked in the hospital. Studies have shown that, on average, enteral feeding meets only 50% of patients’ nutritional requirements, and it’s not uncommon for substantial caloric deficits to accumulate in the first week after hospital admission, experts say.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/lfe.htm
15 Aug 2009
Hyponatremia linked to mortality, longer stays, discharge to care facilities
After heart surgery, greater mortality risk for frail patients
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/24/2.htm
24 Feb 2010
Cholesterol embolism syndrome
An aging population requiring invasive vascular imaging and procedures is at increased risk for this syndrome. Learn how to recognize it.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/04/expert.htm
15 Apr 2011
Letter from the Editor
This issue examines the “July effect,” readmission prevention, blood glucose management, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/04/lfe.htm
15 Apr 2011