Search results for "Therapeutics"
Repeated Holter monitoring after stroke identified afib
After acute ischemic stroke, the patients were randomized to 10 days of Holter EKG monitoring at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months or standard care, including at least 24 hours of rhythm monitoring.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/15/3.htm
15 Feb 2017
New biomarker for ACS offers better mortality risk prediction than GRACE score
Amyloid-β (1-40) was associated with mortality, even after adjustment for variables including age, sex, diabetes, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T and C-reactive protein levels, revascularization, and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) type.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/23/3.htm
23 May 2018
Mortality lower with prolonged vs. short-term IV infusion of antipseudomonal beta-lactams
The meta-analysis was mostly based on trials in the ICU, and the results suggest that prolonged dosing should become standard practice in ICUs, according to an editorial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/01/1.htm
1 Nov 2017
Which patients to anticoagulate and how
Updated guidelines, new drugs are among the things to know to treat venous thromboembolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/06/anticoagulation.htm
15 Jun 2017
Identifying drug-drug interactions
New tech helps prevent adverse drug events.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/03/drug-interactions.htm
15 Mar 2017
Considering ketamine
Evidence is limited, but low-dose ketamine may be an appropriate adjunct or alternative to opioids for certain patients in pain.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/02/free/considering-ketamine.htm
2 Aug 2023
MKSAP quiz on oncology
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 17) on oncology care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/08/mksap-quiz-on-oncology.htm
15 Aug 2018
Use a light touch for ICU sedation
Take a stepwise approach to choose sedation and paralysis wisely.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/12/use-light-touch-for-icu-sedation.htm
15 Dec 2019
In the News
Delayed ICU transfer, updated quality and performance measures for afib, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/10/in-the-news.htm
15 Oct 2016
Look out for liver emergencies
Improve your evaluation of acute-on-chronic liver failure and hepatic encephalopathy.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/12/look-out-for-liver-emergencies.htm
15 Dec 2018