Search results for "Chronic Kidney Disease"
Cases from Baylor College of Medicine
Diabetic neuropathic foot arthropathy, acute bacterial prostatitis, tuberculous peritonitis, and more
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/01/brief-case-baylor-west-virginia.htm
15 Jan 2017
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury
Experts offer advice on managing the third leading cause of hospital-acquired acute renal failure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/aki.htm
15 Dec 2014
Correct classification of chronic kidney disease
As the U.S. population ages, chronic kidney disease is becoming more and more prevalent.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/09/coding.htm
15 Sep 2011
Anticonvulsant may increase mortality risk when coprescribed with opioids
All doses of pregabalin were associated with increased odds of opioid-related death compared to taking opioids without pregabalin, but the risk was higher with pregabalin doses above 300 mg/d.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/22/4.htm
22 Aug 2018
Proteinuria associated with AKI, readmissions in surgical patients
Preoperative urinalysis assessments to identify patients at risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) may improve outcomes, according to the study authors, who called for prospective studies on the topic.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/11/2.htm
11 Jul 2018
Midline catheters appear safe in patients with advanced CKD
Complication rates with midline catheters were similar in patients with and without advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and catheter-related bloodstream infections were rare, according to an analysis of data from 66 Michigan hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/11/midline-catheters-appear-safe-in-patients-with-advanced-ckd.htm
11 Oct 2023
Imaging not associated with increased AKI risk in stroke patients, study finds
The meta-analysis compared rates of acute kidney injury (AKI) among patients (including some with chronic kidney disease) who underwent computed tomographic (CT) angiography, CT perfusion, or noncontrast CT.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/14/1.htm
14 Jun 2017
Both healthy and tasty?
Nutrition experts weigh in on the latest trends in inpatient eating, from fast-food delivery to veganism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/22/both-healthy-and-tasty.htm
22 Feb 2023
Heart failure documentation and coding challenges
Identifying the systolic versus diastolic nature of heart failure is crucial for clinical management and coding purposes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/02/coding-corner-heart-failure-documentation-challenges.htm
15 Feb 2019
Recent Research
Pneumonia after stroke, quetiapine for delirium, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/06/rr.htm
15 Jun 2013