Search results for "Therapeutics"
Acupuncture may be superior to morphine in relieving acute pain in ED patients, trial shows
Researchers noted that the trial, which was conducted in Tunisia, was limited by its lack of blinding and a fairly homogeneous study population which culturally accepts the practice of acupuncture.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/10/4.htm
10 Aug 2016
Repeated Holter monitoring after stroke identified afib
After acute ischemic stroke, the patients were randomized to 10 days of Holter EKG monitoring at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months or standard care, including at least 24 hours of rhythm monitoring.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/15/3.htm
15 Feb 2017
In the News
Delayed ICU transfer, updated quality and performance measures for afib, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/10/in-the-news.htm
15 Oct 2016
Reperfusion catheters, lifts, ICDs recalled
Recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/fda-update-reperfusion-catheters-lifts-icds-recalled.htm
15 Apr 2021
Use a light touch for ICU sedation
Take a stepwise approach to choose sedation and paralysis wisely.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/12/use-light-touch-for-icu-sedation.htm
15 Dec 2019
Tips to assess and treat acute-on-chronic pain
Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 was held in Philadelphia in April and included advice on pain management challenges.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/06/im-tips-to-assess-and-treat-acute-on-chronic-pain.htm
15 Jun 2019
Mortality lower with prolonged vs. short-term IV infusion of antipseudomonal beta-lactams
The meta-analysis was mostly based on trials in the ICU, and the results suggest that prolonged dosing should become standard practice in ICUs, according to an editorial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/01/1.htm
1 Nov 2017
Individual case: Polyendocrinopathy with lithium use
A patient with bipolar disorder was admitted due to hypercalcemia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/03/brief-case-individual-endocrinopathy.htm
15 Mar 2020
Identifying drug-drug interactions
New tech helps prevent adverse drug events.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/03/drug-interactions.htm
15 Mar 2017
A collection of individual cases
Acne conglobate, rhabdomyolysis, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/brief-case-a-collection-of-individual-cases.htm
15 Jun 2021