Search results for "Neurology"
Recent Research
Reducing MRSA in the ICU, rivaroxaban in heart failure, warfarin bridging during cardiac device surgery, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/08/rr.htm
15 Aug 2013
New recommendations on diagnosis and treatment of Bell's palsy
Recommendations on diagnosing and treating Bell's palsy were recently provided by a new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/13/5.htm
13 Nov 2013
Gaming the hospital
Many of the game's challenges and jokes were drawn from experience in hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/physprofile.htm
15 Nov 2013
The next patient safety target: misdiagnosis
Learn steps hospitalists can take to reduce error in their own practices and within their hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/12/conf01.htm
15 Dec 2013
Guideline update issued on prevention of stroke in nonvalvular afib
The American Academy of Neurology recently issued a guideline update on preventing stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/05/2.htm
5 Mar 2014
Cases from Tulane University School of Medicine
Real patient cases cover topics such as vitamin B12 deficiency, secondary Evans syndrome, and acute interstitial nephritis caused by zonisamide.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/03/bc.htm
15 Mar 2014
Stroke units: Not just for big hospitals anymore
Evidence is mounting that they result in better care and little if any additional cost.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/04/stroke-units.htm
15 Apr 2014
Tackling tPA through telemedicine
Researchers analyzed telemedicine stroke network involving 13 “spoke” hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/07/telemedicine.htm
15 Jul 2014
Expert offers advice on moving fast and mastering meningitis treatment
Expert advice from the American Academy of Neurology meeting.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/07/meningitis.htm
15 Jul 2014
Letter to the Editor
This month's issue includes articles on improving nights and weekends care, choosing the best readmission risk prediction strategies, and establishing hospitalist preoperative care clinics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/07/lfe.htm
15 Jul 2014