Search results for "Therapeutics"
Recent Research
Blood pressure after stroke, mortality risk prediction, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/04/rr.htm
15 Apr 2014
Making a good connection
Gaining the trust of new patients can be difficult for any physician, but for the hospitalist, it’s a daily challenge. Establishing the rapport necessary for an effective therapeutic relationship requires effort and finely honed interpersonal skills.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/04/rapport.htm
15 Apr 2009
Consult an ID doc, save a life?
Study finds that patients with certain resistant infections, those who were seen by an infectious diseases physician had about half the mortality rate of those who were not.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/05/qaconsult-an-id-doc-save-a-life.htm
15 May 2018
Vital signs are vital: focus on fever
Human body temperature must rank as one of the earliest “vital signs” recognized by our ancestors.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/03/newman.htm
15 Mar 2014
Lower-extremity revascularization appears to yield poor functional outcomes in nursing home residents
Most nursing home residents who undergo lower-extremity revascularization are unlikely to benefit from it, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/15/4.htm
15 Apr 2015
Revisiting respiratory failure
Patients with congestive heart failure, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are particularly susceptible.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/coding.htm
15 Oct 2013
Don't quit too soon
Findings from a recent study may change practice.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/12/coverstory.htm
15 Dec 2012
Warning issued on epidural steroid injections, new antiplatelet drug approved
Recalls, warnings, and label changes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/07/fda.htm
15 Jul 2014
Warnings about long-term dual antiplatelet therapy, gram-negative tests
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/02/fda.htm
15 Feb 2015
Medicare reports on the 2015 Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier
The “x factor” affects payments.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/05/coding-VBPM.htm
15 May 2015