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Sort by: Relevance | Newest | OldestHip fractures among nursing home residents often lead to death, functional decline
The frequently poor outcomes of nursing home residents who have a hip fracture were quantified by a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/02/1.htm
2 Jul 2014
Bleeding risk lower with aspirin vs. anticoagulation after hip fracture repair, but DVT risk may be higher
The risk of bleeding is lower with aspirin compared to anticoagulants after hip fracture surgery, but the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may be higher with aspirin, a new analysis found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/30/4.htm
30 Jul 2014
In the News
Hospital adherence to aspirin guidelines, digoxin in atrial fibrillation patients, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/11/itn.htm
15 Nov 2014
Top Docs
Meet our 2014 Top Hospitalists.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/11/topdocs.htm
15 Nov 2014
Recent Research
Hip fractures in nursing homes, cognitive impairment with TIA, beta-blockers before CABG, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/rr.htm
15 Dec 2014
Become capable of capacity assessment
Expert analysis on determining decision-making ability from Mayo Clinic meeting.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/capacity.htm
15 Dec 2014
Simulation and reality
The author recounts his mother's career as a simulated patient.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/free/newman.htm
15 Dec 2014
Comprehensive geriatric unit improved outcomes in hip fracture patients
Treating hip fracture patients on a geriatric unit instead of an orthopedic one resulted in slightly improved mobility, quality of life, and activities of daily living 4 months after hospitalization, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/11/4.htm
11 Feb 2015
Shorter hospital stay after hip fracture associated with increased mortality risk, study finds
Hospitalization for 10 days or less after a hip fracture was associated with increased mortality risk after discharge, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/04/3.htm
4 Mar 2015
Planning is key to successful comanagement
Working out details in advance helps avoid conflicts down the road.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/03/comanagement.htm
15 Mar 2015