Search results for "clinical presentation"
Is it pneumonia?
Concerns are growing that pneumonia is being overdiagnosed. Here's how you can stem the trend.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/03/pneumonia.htm
15 Mar 2014
In the News
Ordering and interpreting troponin tests, plus monitoring acetaminophen doses in hospitalized patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2013
Coding confusion
A reader strives for clarification on the distinction between observation and inpatient care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/07/lte.htm
15 Jul 2012
Goodpasture and his syndrome
Ask any medical student which disease affects the lungs and kidneys, and he or she is likely to answer Goodpasture's syndrome.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/10/student.htm
15 Oct 2010
Encephalopathy
Clinicians often struggle with the distinction between delirium and encephalopathy.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/01/coding.htm
15 Jan 2015
Acute exacerbation of COPD
Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute exacerbation of COPD in a 67-year-old man.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/04/morning-report-COPD.htm
15 Apr 2016
Acute coronary syndrome: A cardiac conundrum
Physicians should view the label as provisional and evaluate further for a more specific diagnosis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/01/coding.htm
15 Jan 2014
MKSAP quiz on gastroenterology
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on gastroenterology.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/12/mksap-quiz-on-gastroenterology.htm
15 Dec 2018
Diagnosing lung infection in HIV
The majority of lung infections are caused by one of three organisms.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/06/lung.htm
15 Jun 2013
When the findings don't fit
A Fellow investigates a young woman's elevated testosterone level and reaches a diagnosis even though the lab results and imaging conflict. Our diagnostic experts consider confirmation bias and how this internist sidestepped being misled.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/01/mindful.htm
15 Jan 2010