Search results for "healthy"
Latest COVID-19 research on dexamethasone, hydroxychloroquine, vaccines, tocilizumab
Peer-reviewed details on the recent trial of dexamethasone were released, and two new trials found no benefit to early treatment with hydroxychloroquine. Positive data from three vaccine trials were also published, as was another study of tocilizumab.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/22/1.htm
22 Jul 2020
Many recent studies reporting on COVID-19 vaccines' safety, effectiveness
New studies looked at the safety of the adenovirus COVID-19 vaccines, the effectiveness of almost all the vaccines, and the impacts of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy and on long-term cardiac function. A physician columnist addressed pandemic-related anger.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/12/1.htm
12 May 2021
Moving beyond medical needs
Some hospitals are treating patients' food and housing shortages.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/03/moving-beyond-medical-needs.htm
15 Mar 2019
COVID-19 studies offer risk scores, experts issue guidance on vaccine prioritization
One study found that albumin was key to identifying COVID-19 patients safe to discharge, while another suggested CT findings could be helpful in diagnosis and triage. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and ACP considered who should be vaccinated first, and the CDC revised quarantine advice.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/09/1.htm
9 Dec 2020
Psychological, disparate effects of the pandemic detailed by recent research
Mental health problems were prevalent among U.S. adults in June, obesity is strongly associated with mortality from COVID-19, and an inactivated vaccine has shown promise in a phase 1/2 Chinese trial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/19/1.htm
19 Aug 2020
MKSAP quiz on gastroenterology
These cases and commentary, which address gastroenterology, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/02/ty.htm
15 Feb 2012
Test yourself: Emergency department care
These cases and commentary, which address emergency department care, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/10/ty.htm
15 Oct 2011
Clinicians and the care of sexual minorities
An excerpt from “The Fenway Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health,”� new from ACP Press.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/05/book.htm
15 May 2008
Major recall of Tylenol and other McNeil products; concerns about BPA in infants, kids
Drug recalls, warnings, approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/03/fda.htm
15 Mar 2010
Cardiac biomarkers: easy to use and misuse
Experts offer advice on using cardiac troponin and natriuretic peptides to optimize patient care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/07/biomarkers.htm
15 Jul 2012