Search results for "Endocarditis"
Transitioning to oral therapy for infective endocarditis supported by real-world study
A retrospective study at three L.A. hospitals found similar rates of clinical success at 90 days in patients who received entirely IV therapy or were transitioned to oral antibiotics for infective endocarditis, and adverse events were less common in the latter group.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/15/transitioning-to-oral-therapy-for-infective-endocarditis-supported-by-real-world-study.htm
15 Mar 2023
IDSA releases updated guidelines for managing candidiasis
New data regarding the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of proven or suspected invasive candidiasis have led to substantial changes in the 2016 guidelines.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/23/2.htm
23 Dec 2015
Pimp my service
I should have been more nervous. Everyone else on the service was.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/04/newman.htm
15 Apr 2013
Allergic reactions in the hospital
Allergic reactions can be hard to detect because their presentation is often delayed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/09/allergies.htm
15 Sep 2012
In the News
Predicting short-term stroke recurrence, updated recommendations on cardiovascular IED infections.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/06/itn.htm
15 Jun 2010
Nearly all patients received prescription opioids after an overdose, study finds
In the 90 days before an overdose, 56% of studied patients were dispensed a benzodiazepine, 59% had claims with a mental health diagnosis, and 41% had claims with a substance use disorder.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/01/13/2.htm
13 Jan 2016
Updated guidance issued on cardiovascular implantable device infections
The scientific statement from the American Heart Association covers prevention, diagnosis, and management of the infections, including what tests to use and when to transfer patients for subspecialty care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/12/13/updated-guidance-issued-on-cardiovascular-implantable-device-infections.htm
13 Dec 2023
Treating addiction behind bars
Incarcerated patients have a right to medication for opioid use disorder, and hospitalists can help them access it.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/05/31/treating-addiction-behind-bars.htm
31 May 2023
Nutrition, glycemic control, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/recent-research.htm
15 Nov 2019
AHA updates recommendations on cardiovascular IED infections
Catheter recalled for potential to crack
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/13/4.htm
13 Jan 2010