Search results for "Imaging"
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
In the News
ACP compiles list of unnecessary tests; chlorhexidine sponges could save money in the ICU.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/03/itn.htm
15 Mar 2012
MKSAP quiz on telemetry
These cases and commentary, which address telemetry, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/03/ty.htm
15 Mar 2012
Cardiovascular imaging societies develop action plan for increasing radiation safety
A think tank of cardiovascular imaging stakeholders developed a consensus plan on several broad directions for ensuring patient safety in an era of increased medical radiation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/28/4.htm
28 Mar 2012
Requesting records—from the patient
Pilot projects are using new software systems to allow physicians in different facilities to improve, or even begin, communication with each other.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/04/records.htm
15 Apr 2012
Low-dose CT scan noninferior for appendicitis diagnosis
For young adults with suspected appendicitis, scanning with low-dose computed tomography (CT) resulted in the same rate of unnecessary appendectomies as the standard dose, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/02/4.htm
2 May 2012
Recent Research
Swallowing screens after acute stroke, cardiac complications in CAP, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/05/rr.htm
15 May 2012
IDSA diabetic foot infection guidelines cover diagnosis and treatment
A new clinical practice guideline from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) provides detailed instruction on diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot infections.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/06/5.htm
6 Jun 2012
Recent Research
Neurological deficit and outcomes in mild stroke, cangrelor as potential bridging therapy in CABG, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/06/rr.htm
15 Jun 2012
Guidelines on peripheral vascular ultrasound and physiologic testing
New guidelines describe the appropriate uses of arterial ultrasound and physiological testing for patients with known or suspected peripheral vascular disorders.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/20/4.htm
20 Jun 2012