Search results for "Influenza"
Procalcitonin do's and don'ts
Although the optimal use of procalcitonin is still up for debate, there are best practices for getting the most bang for this blood test.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/05/free/procalcitonin-dos-and-donts.htm
5 Jul 2023
Test yourself: Heart failure
These cases and commentary, which address heart failure, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/08/ty.htm
15 Aug 2010
Fixing EHRs
Clinicians and tech experts offer solutions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/05/fixing-ehrs.htm
15 May 2017
Mandatory flu vaccines work but can raise issues for workers
More hospitals requiring flu shots for health care workers.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/10/mandatory-flu-vaccine.htm
15 Oct 2015
High rates of ICU admission for pneumonia associated with lower-quality care in elderly
High rates of ICU admission among elderly patients with pneumonia were associated with lower quality of care, a new study showed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/18/4.htm
18 Mar 2015
Rates and causes of community-acquired pneumonia analyzed
Community-acquired pneumonia incidence increases with age, and the most commonly identified pathogens are rhinovirus, influenza virus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/22/1.htm
22 Jul 2015
ACP Internist's October issue is online
The October issue of ACP Internist is now online. Featured articles address glycemic control in the elderly, the release of Medicare pay data, and the use of antivirals for high-risk flu patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/08/5.htm
8 Oct 2014
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Analyze the clinical and administrative aspects of a fictional hospital case.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/10/morning-report-diabetic-ketoacidosis.htm
15 Oct 2018
Frail elderly, Enterobacteriaceae infections, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/03/recent-research.htm
15 Mar 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