Search results for "Therapeutics"
New score developed to improve risk stratification in type 2 myocardial infarction
The T2-risk score incorporates age, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, myocardial ischemia on electrocardiogram, heart rate, anemia, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and maximal cardiac troponin concentration.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/01/18/new-score-developed-to-improve-risk-stratification-in-type-2-myocardial-infarction.htm
18 Jan 2023
Biomarkers may predict which medications are effective for patients hospitalized for COVID-19
Two studies looked at biomarkers that could be used to identify high-risk hospital patients who would likely benefit from medications for COVID-19, while another recent analysis provided reassuring data on the aftereffects of acute kidney injury during COVID-19 hospitalization.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/02/28/free/biomarkers-may-predict-which-medications-are-effective-for-patients-hospitalized-for-covid-19.htm
28 Feb 2024
Doing more for COPD patients during hospitalization
Expand your focus to accurate diagnosis, cardiovascular health, and self-management.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/10/doing-more-for-copd-patients-during-hospitalization.htm
15 Oct 2018
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
Magnificent maggots
Sometimes the best treatment plan can include an effective and simple intervention of antiquity.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/11/newman.htm
15 Nov 2015
MKSAP quiz on perioperative anticoagulation
Patient cases involving warfarin before cholecystectomy, atrial fibrillation and colonoscopy, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/08/ty.htm
15 Aug 2014
Risk of re-infection, benefits of anticoagulation, cause of sex differences among COVID-19 research
Researchers published evidence of re-infection with SARS-CoV-2, anticoagulation was associated with halved inpatient mortality, recommendations were made on pulmonary embolism in COVID-19, and the authorization for use of remdesivir was expanded.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/02/1.htm
2 Sep 2020
Solutions to hospital violence
This issue also features the latest news on sickle cell disease, conference coverage on infectious diseases, and a Q&A about Hurricane Maria recovery.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/12/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Dec 2017
ACC releases decision pathway for periop anticoagulation in nonvalvular afib
The pathway, based on expert consensus, offers recommendations on whether and how to periprocedurally bridge and the process of restarting anticoagulation after a procedure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/01/25/3.htm
25 Jan 2017
Genotype testing for warfarin dosing may offer limited or no benefit
Genotyping for warfarin therapy has limited, if any, benefit, according to 3 recent studies and an editorial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/27/5.htm
27 Nov 2013