Search results for "Asthma"
Most ischemic stroke readmissions aren't preventable, study suggests
Only a small proportion of ischemic stroke readmissions are preventable, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/06/2.htm
6 Nov 2013
MKSAP quiz on ventilators
These cases and commentary, which focus on mechanical ventilation, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP16).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/09/ty.htm
15 Sep 2013
Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation: Who and when
Best uses include acute hypercarbic respiratory failure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/09/conference02.htm
15 Sep 2013
Fixing patients and the planet
Started in April 2012 by 16 entities, the effort to reduce the health care industry's contribution to environmental degradation and spur sustainable change has grown to more than 700 hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/08/coverstory.htm
15 Aug 2013
HbA1c test approved for diagnosing diabetes, more compounded products recalled
Details on recalls, warnings and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/08/fda.htm
15 Aug 2013
Glutted with guidelines?
When deciding which guidelines to follow, clinicians should look for strong supporting evidence and clear explanations of how the authors arrived at their recommendations.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/05/coverstory.htm
15 May 2013
MKSAP quiz on pulmonology
These cases and commentary, which address pulmonology, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP16).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/03/ty.htm
15 Mar 2013
In the News
ICU transfer, daily sedation interruption, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/02/itn.htm
15 Feb 2013
Documentation of medical necessity
Acute chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction and bronchospastic conditions are discussed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/coding.htm
15 Jan 2013
Taking charge after discharge
Medicare payment penalties have helped spur the industry's growth.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/discharge.htm
15 Jan 2013