Search results for "HIV"
In the News
New definition of MI, average lifespan of heart failure patients, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/12/itn.htm
15 Dec 2012
Bed bug infestations bringing itchy, stressed patients
Learn how to spot signs of a possible infestation##mdash;and avoid one yourself.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/12/bedbugs.htm
15 Dec 2012
MKSAP quiz on dermatology
These cases and commentary, which address dermatology, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP16).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/12/ty.htm
15 Dec 2012
Quadruple dose of influenza vaccine may offer HIV patients better protection
HIV-infected patients who received a quadruple dose of seasonal influenza vaccine had a higher antibody response and greater seroconversion rate than did those who received a standard dose, with similar rates of adverse events, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/09/6.htm
9 Jan 2013
Global health hospitalists
More physicians are focusing on a particular country, and frequently a particular hospital, to bring about lasting change.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/coverstory.htm
15 Jan 2013
Top causes of death in low-, middle- and high-income ...
Lower respiratory infections 1.05 11.3%. Diarrheal diseases 0.76 8.2%. HIV/AIDS 0.72 7.8%. ... Diarrheal diseases 1.68 4.4%. HIV/AIDS 1.03 2.7%. Road traffic accidents 0.94 2.4%.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/acph-201301-coverstory_t1.pdf
18 Jan 2013
Vaccine recommendations updated for pneumococcus, Tdap and flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued a new adult immunization schedule.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/30/4.htm
30 Jan 2013
Cases from Montefiore Medical Center
Amyloid as a cause of refractory heart failure, high-output heart failure from severe anemia, and other cases are discussed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/02/briefcase.htm
15 Feb 2013
Warnings about dabigatran with mechanical valves and telaprevir combo
Details on recalls, warnings, label changes and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/03/fda.htm
15 Mar 2013
Recent Research
Antiplatelets with dabigatran or warfarin, selective D-dimer for DVT, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/04/rr.htm
15 Apr 2013