Search results for "Risk Prediction"
From too little to too much
Experts struggle to find the optimal venous thromboembolism prophylaxis strategy.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/01/coverstory.htm
15 Jan 2015
Scores help predict pneumonia, hemorrhage risk after ischemic stroke
Two new scores can help clinicians predict the risk of pneumonia and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage after ischemic stroke.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/25/3.htm
25 Jul 2012
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes stories on women balancing hospital medicine careers and family, negotiation skills, hospitalists as physician advisors, mortality risk prediction, and evaluating handoffs, among others.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/07/lfe.htm
15 Jul 2013
Prognostic scores don't reliably predict early recurrence after minor stroke
Leading prognostic scores don't reliably predict risk for early recurrence after a minor stroke, a new study has indicated.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/09/4.htm
9 Feb 2011
Studies estimate risks of bleeding, death in patients with cancer and atrial fibrillation
One recent study compared the predictive value of the HAS-BLED, ATRIA, and ORBIT scores in patients with cancer and afib, while another looked at clot, bleeding, and mortality risk with warfarin versus a direct-acting oral anticoagulant in patients with both conditions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/12/07/studies-estimate-risks-of-bleeding-death-in-patients-with-cancer-and-atrial-fibrillation.htm
7 Dec 2022
In the News
Antiviral agents for influenza, prognostic scores and stroke, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/06/itn.htm
15 Jun 2011
Thyroid hormones may be associated with mortality in elderly inpatients
Results of thyroid function tests may be associated with mortality in elderly hospitalized patients, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/06/4.htm
6 Nov 2013
Journal Watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about poor blood sugar control, predicting heart failure, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/09/journal.htm
15 Sep 2008
Cystatin C improves accuracy in calculations of Black patients' kidney function
Equations to estimate glomerular filtration rate more accurately predict risk of kidney failure and mortality in Black patients if they include both creatinine and cystatin C, but not race, according to a new retrospective study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/15/cystatin-c-improves-accuracy-in-calculations-of-black-patients-kidney-function.htm
15 Jun 2022
Recent Research
Probiotics for Clostridium difficile, readmission risk after percutaneous coronary intervention, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/rr.htm
15 Nov 2013