Search results for "Venous Thromboembolism"
COPD meds, endocarditis, and more
Recent research from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/recent-research.htm
15 Apr 2021
New recommendations cover preop management of endocrine, hormonal, urologic medications
The guidance from the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement focused on long-term medications and prioritized avoiding interruption of therapy unless continuation poses risks.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/17/2.htm
17 Mar 2021
Malnutrition, diuretics, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/recent-research.htm
15 Feb 2021
New data on tocilizumab, convalescent plasma, anticoagulation for COVID-19
Recent studies found that tocilizumab was potentially harmful for ICU patients, indicated that convalescent plasma works better with higher antibody titers delivered earlier, and offered conflicting findings on anticoagulation. Other research compared mortality from COVID-19 over time.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/27/1.htm
27 Jan 2021
Tailor treatment for asymptomatic inpatient hypertension
An expert warns hospitalists against overprescribing.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/01/tailor-treatment-for-asymptomatic-inpatient-hypertension.htm
15 Jan 2021
Pulmonary embolism detected in about 6% of patients with COPD hospitalized with acute respiratory symptoms
In a study of 740 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalized with acutely worsening respiratory symptoms at seven French hospitals, 5.9% had pulmonary embolism detected within 48 hours of admission using the revised Geneva score.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/13/4.htm
13 Jan 2021
Helping hip fracture patients
Is comanagement the answer?
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/helping-hip-fracture-patients.htm
15 Dec 2020
Thromboprophylaxis, heart failure decongestion, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/recent-research.htm
15 Dec 2020
MKSAP quiz on orthopedic comanagement
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on orthopedic issues.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/mksap-quiz-on-orthopedic-comanagement.htm
15 Dec 2020
Latest inpatient COVID-19 research looks at plasma, intubation, delirium, VTE, and more
Recent studies showed that convalescent plasma didn't improve outcomes, a protocol reduced intubation rates, delirium was a common presentation among elderly patients, venous thromboembolism (VTE) was more common in the ICU, and racial disparities persisted after adjustment.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/25/2.htm
25 Nov 2020