Search results for "Imaging"
New sickle cell therapies approved
The FDA also warned about eye infections with over-the-counter drops and skin reactions to antiseizure medications, among other actions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/01/03/new-sickle-cell-therapies-approved.htm
3 Jan 2024
Imaging not associated with increased AKI risk in stroke patients, study finds
The meta-analysis compared rates of acute kidney injury (AKI) among patients (including some with chronic kidney disease) who underwent computed tomographic (CT) angiography, CT perfusion, or noncontrast CT.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/14/1.htm
14 Jun 2017
Stroke imaging and AKI, beta-blockers after MI, and more.
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/01/recent-research.htm
15 Jan 2018
Cardiovascular imaging societies develop action plan for increasing radiation safety
A think tank of cardiovascular imaging stakeholders developed a consensus plan on several broad directions for ensuring patient safety in an era of increased medical radiation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/28/4.htm
28 Mar 2012
Spinal epidural abscess
A patient presented with acute-on-chronic lumbosacral back pain and new-onset urinary incontinence.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/01/free/spinal-epidural-abscess.htm
1 Nov 2023
For TBI, intracranial-pressure monitoring shows no benefit over imaging, clinical exam
Intracranial-pressure monitoring in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) isn't superior to treatment based on clinical examination and imaging, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/19/4.htm
19 Dec 2012
Handling HCV in the hospital
A program led by infectious disease specialists began treating inpatients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) during hospitalization.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/12/06/free/handling-hcv-in-the-hospital.htm
6 Dec 2023
Rule predicts need for radiologic imaging in adults with febrile UTI
Free, two-minute dementia screen compares well to longer mini-assessments
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/17/3.htm
17 Nov 2010
Could you repeat that?
It was a very quiet day on the geriatrics service, at least for one physician.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/09/27/free/could-you-repeat-that.htm
27 Sep 2023
ACC/ACR release recommendations on imaging in heart failure
Recommendations on the appropriate use of imaging in heart failure patients were released by the American College of Radiology and the American College of Cardiology Foundation last week.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/01/1.htm
1 May 2013