Search results for "Biomarkers"
Recent Research
Prophylactic anticoagulation in the critically ill, ICU telemedicine outcomes, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/09/rr.htm
15 Sep 2014
Debates in sepsis
Experts disagree about use of antibiotics, IV fluids, and quality measures.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/01/debates-in-sepsis.htm
15 Jan 2019
Antibiotic use common during asthma hospitalizations, associated with longer stay
For patients receiving systemic corticosteroids during an asthma hospitalization, getting antibiotics in addition wasn't associated with any reduction in treatment failure, according to a large retrospective study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/06/4.htm
6 Feb 2019
Study validates new bleeding risk score for oral anticoagulation in AF
In combination with age and history of bleeding, 3 biomarkers inform the ABC-bleeding score: growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), cardiac troponin measured with high-sensitivity assays (cTn-hs), and hemoglobin.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/13/3.htm
13 Apr 2016
Procalcitonin: Promise and pitfalls
Uptake of procalcitonin testing has been slow in U.S. hospitals, but experts say the biomarker could help with antibiotic stewardship efforts.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/08/procalcitonin-promise-and-pitfalls.htm
15 Aug 2018
MKSAP quiz on chest pain
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on chest pain.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/02/mksap-quiz-on-chest-pain.htm
15 Feb 2020
Angiography timing didn't affect mortality in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome
Although the meta-analysis found no effect overall, certain subgroups of high-risk patients did appear to have slightly lower mortality when an invasive strategy was applied earlier rather than later.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/09/2.htm
9 Aug 2017
In the News
New definition of MI, average lifespan of heart failure patients, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/12/itn.htm
15 Dec 2012
Rapid rule-out algorithm for NSTEMI deemed safe, effective
Using results from high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing at arrival and at one hour, researchers were able to rule in or out non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in the majority of patients, a prospective study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/01/2.htm
1 Aug 2018
Three common, commonly missed poisons
Identify carbon monoxide, metformin, and salicylates when they strike.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/three-common-commonly-missed-poisons.htm
15 Jun 2021