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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
Treat the elderly patient, not just the illness
Strategies for managing hospitalized elders and preventing decline.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/11/elderly.htm
15 Nov 2007
When the findings don't fit
A Fellow investigates a young woman's elevated testosterone level and reaches a diagnosis even though the lab results and imaging conflict. Our diagnostic experts consider confirmation bias and how this internist sidestepped being misled.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/01/mindful.htm
15 Jan 2010
Two-thirds of adverse drug event hospitalizations in elderly linked to four drug classes
Just four drug classes were involved in more than two-thirds of the hospitalizations of older patients for adverse drug events from 2007 through 2009, a new analysis found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/07/1.htm
7 Dec 2011
MKSAP quiz on sickle cell disease
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program 17 about sickle cell disease.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/12/mksap-quiz-on-sickle-cell-disease.htm
15 Dec 2017
Approvals for an oral anticoagulant, weight-loss device, and generic esomeprazole
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/04/fda.htm
15 Apr 2015
ACC releases decision pathway on bleeding in patients on oral anticoagulants
The pathway covers relevant laboratory tests, acute medical and surgical management, need for reversal, and the appropriateness and timing of restarting anticoagulation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/06/1.htm
6 Dec 2017
Medical decision making for E/M services
This month's column focuses on quantifying amount and complexity of data.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/03/coding.htm
15 Mar 2013
Letter from the Editor
There’s no denying that integrative therapies have gained a foothold in U.S. medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/04/editor.htm
15 Apr 2008
CDC targets 5 parasitic infections
The CDC has targeted 5 neglected parasitic infections in the United States as priorities for public health action: Chagas disease, cysticercosis, toxocariasis, toxoplasmosis, and trichomoniasis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/21/4.htm
21 May 2014