Search results for "Gastroenterology"
Resident supervision, nerve agents, and clinical conferences
This issue delves into dilemmas of training and terrorism, among other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/12/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Dec 2018
An updated approach to acute colonic pseudo-obstruction
An expert offers advice on recognizing the condition and avoiding serious consequences.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/an-updated-approach-to-acute-colonic-pseudo-obstruction.htm
15 Feb 2021
Problems and potential with probiotics
Despite challenges such as FDA regulation of research and uncertainties about potential risks of probiotics, the good bugs are becoming more prevalent in both consumer and health care settings.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/12/conference-coverage-probiotics.htm
15 Dec 2017
Causes of acute liver failure, from acetaminophen to Z
Learn when to worry about abnormal liver function test results.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/06/im-causes-of-acute-liver-failure-from-acetaminophen-to-z.htm
15 Jun 2019
Pinpointing severe pancreatitis
Early identification of potentially severe cases of acute pancreatitis is difficult, but key to good outcomes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/09/pinpointing-severe-pancreatitis.htm
15 Sep 2017
How doctors can be social media ‘influencers'
Meet a chief medical social media officer.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/10/qa-how-doctors-can-be-social-media-influencers.htm
15 Oct 2019
Treatment of ascites in patients with portal hypertension
Article reviews the current recommendations for the treatment of ascites, including hepatorenal syndrome and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/02/expert.htm
15 Feb 2014
Procalcitonin algorithm reduced antibiotic use in patients with acute pancreatitis
A randomized trial assigned some patients to a treatment strategy of starting, stopping, or continuing antibiotics based on whether their procalcitonin test value was more or less than 1.0 ng/mL.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/07/27/procalcitonin-algorithm-reduced-antibiotic-use-in-patients-with-acute-pancreatitis.htm
27 Jul 2022
With acute pancreatitis, time is of the essence
Get a handle on the signs that indicate acute pancreatitis, the best treatment, and the complications to watch for.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/01/pancreatitis.htm
15 Jan 2014
CDC outlines treatment considerations for severe manifestations of mpox
A new report reviewed medical countermeasures and other treatment considerations for clinicians managing ocular infections, neurologic complications, myopericarditis, mucosal lesion complications, and uncontrolled viral spread in patients with mpox.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/15/free/cdc-outlines-treatment-considerations-for-severe-manifestations-of-mpox.htm
15 Mar 2023