Search results for "Pleural effusion"
Recent Research
Swallowing screens after acute stroke, cardiac complications in CAP, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/05/rr.htm
15 May 2012
Thrombocytosis in CAP brings mortality, respiratory risks
Patients with thrombocytosis in the setting of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are at higher risk of poor outcome, complicated pleural effusion and empyema than those with a normal platelet count, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/26/3.htm
26 Sep 2012
Critically ill patients may benefit from probiotics, but evidence is weak
Patients with thrombocytosis in the setting of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are at higher risk of poor outcome, complicated pleural effusion and empyema than those with a normal platelet count, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/26/4.htm
26 Sep 2012
Recent Research
Probiotics, new-generation anticoagulants and antiplatelet therapy, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/02/rr.htm
15 Feb 2013
The hollow cavities resounded
A love of music may have helped one resident to become a better doctor.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/residency.htm
15 Nov 2013
MKSAP quiz on end-of-life care
These cases and commentary, which focus on end-of-life care, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP16).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/12/ty.htm
15 Dec 2013
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
The Brief Case: Cases from 3 hospitals in Puerto Rico
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/09/briefcase.htm
15 Sep 2014
Simple CT scoring system helps distinguish between benign, malignant pleural effusions
Researchers have developed a simple CT scoring system for distinguishing between malignant and benign pleural effusions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/01/5.htm
1 Oct 2014
Recent Research
Scoring systems for pleural effusions, NSAIDS and VTE risk, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/01/rr.htm
15 Jan 2015