Search results for "Chronic Kidney Disease"
Kidney measures for CKD predict clinical risk across the full age range, study suggests
Measures of kidney function used to diagnose and stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) are independently associated with end-stage renal disease and mortality regardless of age, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/07/4.htm
7 Nov 2012
Full clinical situation should be considered when ordering, interpreting troponin test
Guidance on when to order and how to interpret a troponin level, in order to initiate appropriate treatment and to optimize outcomes, was offered last week by a new consensus document issued by six medical societies.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/21/1.htm
21 Nov 2012
Recent Research
Scores for predicting pneumonia and hemorrhage after ischemic stroke, update on managing unstable cardiac conditions, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/12/rr.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
In the News
Ordering and interpreting troponin tests, plus monitoring acetaminophen doses in hospitalized patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2013
Recent Research
Organ failure in the ICU, non-cardiac surgery after stents and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/rr.htm
15 Jan 2013
Geriatric conditions may increase risk for heart failure hospitalization
Certain geriatric conditions in older persons with heart failure may be modifiable risk factors for hospital admission, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/06/3.htm
6 Feb 2013
Recent Research
Probiotics, new-generation anticoagulants and antiplatelet therapy, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/02/rr.htm
15 Feb 2013
Recent Research
Therapy for decompensated heart failure with cardiorenal syndrome, kidney measures for CKD, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/03/rr.htm
15 Mar 2013
High-dose statins associated with more admissions for acute kidney injury
High-potency statins were associated with more hospital admissions for acute kidney injury than lower-potency doses, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/27/4.htm
27 Mar 2013