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
Reviewing medications in elderly inpatients
Multiple medication use is common among the elderly, and carries inherent risks.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/10/meds.htm
15 Oct 2012
Unfractionated heparin may be underprescribed in obese patients with VTE
Obese patients may not receive correct weight-based doses of unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a new single-site study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/27/5.htm
27 Apr 2011
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
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
Warning issued on epidural steroid injections, new antiplatelet drug approved
Recalls, warnings, and label changes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/07/fda.htm
15 Jul 2014
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
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
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