Search results for "Asthma"
Beta-blockers, antibiotic algorithm, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/recent-research.htm
15 Apr 2019
Home hospital care as effective for respiratory diseases as other conditions, study finds
Among patients requiring acute care for an exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or non-COVID-19 pneumonia who were treated at home, 96% completed their full admission at home, according to a retrospective analysis from one health system.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/11/16/home-hospital-care-as-effective-for-respiratory-diseases-as-other-conditions-study-finds.htm
16 Nov 2022
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
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
In the News
ICU transfer, daily sedation interruption, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/02/itn.htm
15 Feb 2013
Cases from Yale-New Haven Hospital
This new quarterly column summarizes interesting patients in their doctors' words.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/11/briefcase.htm
15 Nov 2012
New warnings on benzodiazepines
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/fda-update-new-warnings-on-benzodiazepines.htm
15 Nov 2020
SGLT2 inhibitors get new warning, rosiglitazone gets off REMS
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/02/fda.htm
15 Feb 2016
Challenges in combating COPD readmissions
Experts report on bundled payments and other efforts targeting COPD hospital costs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/challenges-in-combating-copd-readmissions.htm
15 Aug 2019
Tips on treating refugees
Cultural differences, past trauma may impact patient care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/08/tips-on-treating-refugees.htm
15 Aug 2017