Search results for "Nephrology"
Letter from the Editor
Although nutrition is one of the most basic human needs, it’s often overlooked in the hospital. Studies have shown that, on average, enteral feeding meets only 50% of patients’ nutritional requirements, and it’s not uncommon for substantial caloric deficits to accumulate in the first week after hospital admission, experts say.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/lfe.htm
15 Aug 2009
Predicting a bright future for women in hospital medicine
Dana Tiganu, MD, brings a fresh perspective to the field.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/profile.htm
15 Aug 2009
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies about warfarin use in elderly AF patients, ticagrelor vs. clopidogrel in ACS patients, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/12/jw.htm
15 Dec 2009
acp-hosp1003
hematology, nephrology.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/03/acph-201003-tech1.pdf
1 Mar 2010
Bundled fee system can work
A reader responds to our cover story on bundled payments.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/03/lte.htm
15 Mar 2010
In the News
HCAP guidelines, PCI and STEMI, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/05/itn.htm
15 May 2010
Albumin-creatinine ratio in morning urine most predictive
CMS defines meaningful use, ACP responds
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/21/4.htm
21 Jul 2010
Hypertensive emergencies
Not everyone with extremely high blood pressure meets the criteria.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/10/hypertensive.htm
15 Oct 2010
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Oral low-dose steroids for COPD exacerbations, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/01/jw.htm
15 Jan 2011
Careful catheter care reduces cost, complications
The U.S. spends an estimated $2 billion annually on treating catheter-associated bloodstream infections. Learn how to help lower those costs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/02/catheter.htm
15 Feb 2011