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Complicated UTI, stress ulcer prophylaxis, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. Early antibiotic treatment for complicated urinary tract infection (UTI) did not affect rates of treatment failure or mortality, a recent study found. ... These summaries come from ACP Hospitalist Weekly, an
November 2018
Postoperative function, hip fracture, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. A lower six-minute walk distance (6MWD) before cardiac surgery was associated with higher risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction, a study found. ... These summaries come from ACP Hospitalist Weekly, an
October 2018
From ACP Hospitalist
pandemic. In the latest issue of ACP Hospitalist, the main story looks at use of checklists in hospital medicine, highlighting their potential value in certain situations, including as hospitals dealt with ... All articles from the February 10, 2021, ACP
February 2021
Balanced crystalloids vs. saline, antibiotic stewardship, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. Balanced crystalloids were associated with better kidney-related outcomes among hospitalized patients than saline, according to two studies conducted at a single academic medical center. ... These summaries come
August 2018
The latest issue is online
The October issue of ACP Hospitalist is online and includes stories on measuring hospitalist workload, managing acute kidney injury, and kickstarting an academic career. ... The October issue of ACP Hospitalist is online and includes stories on the
October 2013
HCAP guidelines, CPR survival, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. Guidelines on which antibiotics to prescribe for health care-associated pneumonia (HCAP) gradually changed practice but did not appear to affect mortality or length of stay, ... These summaries come from ACP
April 2018
Who's tops at your hospital?
We look forward to receiving your suggestions! Note: ACP Hospitalist's Top Hospitalist issue is not part of the ACP National Awards Program. ... All articles from the June 19, 2013, ACP Hospitalist Weekly Newsletter.
June 2013
Frail elderly, Enterobacteriaceae infections, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. Among subpopulations of high-cost Medicare beneficiaries, frail elderly patients account for the majority of potentially preventable spending, according to a recent study. ... These summaries come from ACP
March 2018
The May issue of ACP Hospitalist is online
The May issue of ACP Hospitalist features stories on using guidelines wisely, hospital-at-home programs, and improving patient satisfaction scores. ... All articles from the May 22, 2013, ACP Hospitalist Weekly Newsletter.
May 2013
MI performance measures, health literacy and LOS, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated their performance measures for patients hospitalized with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) or ... These
February 2018