Search results for "Stroke"
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies about pre-surgery beta-blockers, sepsis perception##mdash;practice gaps, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/11/journal.htm
15 Nov 2008
Measure of the month: stroke and stroke rehabilitation
Measure of the month: stroke and stroke rehabilitation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/12/measure.htm
15 Dec 2008
Physicians of the night
Disparities between day and night care, as well as new guidelines and public pressure, are pushing hospital administrators and hospitalist practices to offer 24/7 care. Quite a few hospitalists are willing to work at night under the right circumstances.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/12/cover.htm
15 Dec 2008
Journal Watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about decreasing cardiogenic shock, Geneva scoring for pulmonary embolism, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/12/journal.htm
15 Dec 2008
Measure of the month: Stroke and stroke rehabilitation
In accordance with a law passed by Congress late in 2006, physicians and other eligible professionals are able to receive bonus payments of 1.5% of their total allowed Medicare charges, subject to a cap, by submitting information for defined quality measures.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/01/measure.htm
15 Jan 2009
Statin use in the acute care setting
An expert summarizes best practices.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/01/lipid.htm
15 Jan 2009
In the News
IOM favors more limits on resident hours, and other medical updates.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2009
Measure of the month: Stroke and stroke rehabilitation
In accordance with a law passed by Congress late in 2006, physicians and other eligible professionals are able to receive bonus payments of a percentage (increased to 2%) of their total allowed Medicare charges, subject to a cap, by submitting information for defined quality measures.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/measure.htm
15 Feb 2009
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about STEMI death rates in women vs. men, pressure ulcer treatements, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/journal.htm
15 Feb 2009
Heartening news about cardiac surgery in the elderly
Not long ago, a patient’s advanced age was a serious, potentially prohibitive risk factor when considering surgery. But innovations in surgical techniques, better patient care, and improving attitudes towards aging have led to octogenarians routinely surviving surgery and often significantly benefiting from it, allowing them to enjoy an improved quality of life for a decade or more afterward.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/surgery.htm
15 Feb 2009