Search results for "Trends"
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies of note.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/03/jw.htm
15 Mar 2010
Many hospitalists don't perform individual ‘core competencies' in a given year
Many hospitalists don't perform individual ‘core competencies' in a given yearShock patients have more arrhythmias with dopamine vs. norepinephrine
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/17/1.htm
17 Mar 2010
The rise of the neurohospitalist
Neurologists who specialize in inpatient work are finding their skills in high demand. A shortage of community neurologists willing to take call and a rapid expansion in treatments for complex neurological conditions over the past decade are helping to drive the trend.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/06/neuro.htm
15 Jun 2010
Oral low-dose steroids yield similar outcomes as high-dose IV steroids for COPD exacerbations
Emergency department visits up for nonmedical use of opioids, benzodiazepines
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/23/2.htm
23 Jun 2010
Failing at heart failure treatment
Readmissions for heart failure cause financial problems for hospitals and even more pressing problems for patients. Everyone from Medicare to individual physicians is focused on methods of improvement.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/08/heart.htm
15 Aug 2010
Disclosing medical errors does not increase malpractice claims
The University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) has fully disclosed and offered compensation to patients for medical errors without increasing its total claims and liability costs, a report said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/18/7.htm
18 Aug 2010
Invasive MRSA rates dropped dramatically
Invasive MRSA rates dropped dramaticallyVena cava filters found to fracture, embolize
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/18/1.htm
18 Aug 2010
Ceftaroline monotherapy is effective in treating complicated skin and skin structure infections
Medicare expands tobacco cessation coverage
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/01/3.htm
1 Sep 2010
Conditions with the most rapidly increasing hospital inpatient costs, 2001-2007
From 2001 to 2007, inflation-adjusted hospital costs rose by 24.6% to $343 billion.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/09/trends.htm
15 Sep 2010
A lot to remember
Checklists can be an effective and efficient way to improve care, if the process is handled correctly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/09/checklists.htm
15 Sep 2010