Search results for "Opioids"
February 22, 2023
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/22/
New antibiotic approved for hospital-acquired pneumonia
The FDA approved sulbactam and durlobactam for injection to treat hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by susceptible strains of Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex, among other recent actions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/05/new-antibiotic-approved-for-hospital-acquired-pneumonia.htm
5 Jul 2023
Opioids and diabetes drugs get revised warnings
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/06/fda.htm
15 Jun 2016
Enteral tubes, insulin recalled
The FDA also recently approved a first-in-class type 2 diabetes drug and generic versions of sodium phosphate injections, lactated Ringer's with 5% dextrose injections, dapagliflozin, and digoxin tablets.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/05/25/enteral-tubes-insulin-recalled.htm
25 May 2022
March issue online and in the mail
This issue is all about improving patient health by methods other than prescribing drugs, including antibiotic stewardship, alternatives to opioids, and programs to meet social needs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/13/5.htm
13 Mar 2019
Pinpointing patients for PT
Research has shown that physical therapy (PT) consults are often ordered unnecessarily, yet many patients who could benefit from an inpatient PT consult don't receive one. Experts offered their advice to hospitalists on optimizing use.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/01/26/pinpointing-patients-for-pt.htm
26 Jan 2022
ICU admissions, mortality rates for opioid overdoses on the rise
The average cost per ICU overdose admission increased by 58% between 2009 and 2015 while the proportion of critically ill overdose patients who needed renal replacement therapy increased by 37%.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/23/4.htm
23 Aug 2017
Recognizing and treating opioid dependence
Recognizing and treating opioid dependenceAnti-coagulation risks are known, but manageableACP announces high-value, cost-conscious care initiative
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/28/1.htm
28 Apr 2010
Substance use problems in the U.S. exacerbated by pandemic, studies indicate
The percentage of urine tests that were positive for illicit drugs increased, an ED saw more nonfatal opioid overdoses, and experts offered hospitalist-specific advice on handling substance use disorders.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/30/2.htm
30 Sep 2020
COPD meds, endocarditis, and more
Recent research from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/recent-research.htm
15 Apr 2021