Search results for "Asthma"
Cases from Oregon Health & Science University
Red-cell aplasia, septic thromboembolus, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/03/brief-case-from-oregon-health-and-science-university.htm
15 Mar 2019
Recalls continue for hypertension meds
Details on the latest alerts, recalls, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/03/fda-update-recalls-continue-for-hypertension-meds.htm
15 Mar 2019
Antibiotic use common during asthma hospitalizations, associated with longer stay
For patients receiving systemic corticosteroids during an asthma hospitalization, getting antibiotics in addition wasn't associated with any reduction in treatment failure, according to a large retrospective study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/06/4.htm
6 Feb 2019
Bonus online case: Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return
A patient with worsening exertional dyspnea, lower extremity edema, and orthopnea.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/01/brief-case-online-pulmonary-venous-return.htm
15 Jan 2019
More recalls, info on impurity found in ARBs
Details on the latest alerts, recalls, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/01/fda-update-more-recalls-info-on-impurity-found-in-arbs.htm
15 Jan 2019
Beta-blocker choice may affect outcomes in cirrhosis and acute MI
Patients with cirrhosis who took beta1-selective blockers had fewer major cardiac and cerebrovascular events within two years of an index myocardial infarction (MI) than those taking nonselective beta-blockers, a Taiwanese study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/09/26/2.htm
26 Sep 2018
Procalcitonin: Promise and pitfalls
Uptake of procalcitonin testing has been slow in U.S. hospitals, but experts say the biomarker could help with antibiotic stewardship efforts.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/08/procalcitonin-promise-and-pitfalls.htm
15 Aug 2018
Catch up on new COPD guidelines
A pulmonologist explained updated guidelines and offered tips on optimal care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/06/catch-up-on-new-copd-guidelines.htm
15 Jun 2018
Warning on pneumothorax with enteral access system
Details on the latest recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/03/fda-update-warning-on-pneumothorax-with-enteral-access-system.htm
15 Mar 2018
Small pilot trial finds reduced costs but similar quality, safety with home hospital versus usual care
Home hospital care included home visits from nurses and physicians, IV medications, continuous monitoring, video communication, and point-of-care testing.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/14/4.htm
14 Feb 2018