Search results for "Nephrology"
Internists healing tsunami's aftereffects
Six months after an earthquake and tsunami, Japan's populace and its clinicians are sizing up the long-term health effects of the physical injuries, the mental trauma and the damage to the nation's health care facilities. Internists describe the aftermath in their own words.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2011/09/japan.htm
1 Sep 2011
One glomerular filtration rate equation may offer better tradeoffs than the other, review indicates
While neither of the two main equations for calculating glomerular filtration rates (GFRs) is universally better, the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation may be more useful for patients in North America, Europe and Australia, a study concluded.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/14/4.htm
14 Feb 2012
What's new in other College publications
Including expanded online diabetes management offerings and MKSAP updates.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2009/01/college.htm
1 Jan 2009
Lack of kidneys for transplant raises debates
A shortage of transplantable organs has led to previously unthought-of issues that entangle ethics, policy, costs and clinical complications. Internists now must consider transplant tourists, long waits and “donation chains” as factors in their patient counseling.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2011/02/transplants.htm
1 Feb 2011
What's new in ACP Hospitalist
What's new in ACP Hospitalist and other College publications, including a review of the impact of ICU glucose control for critically ill patients and the highly anticipated launch of MKSAP 15.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2009/07/highlights.htm
1 Jul 2009
Consider ‘pre-CKD’ prevalence among pre-diabetics
Consider ‘pre-CKD’ prevalence among pre-diabeticsBisphosphonates not associated with femoral fractures, study suggests
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/1.htm
30 Mar 2010
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2020/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2020
Assess for noncardiac complications in congenital heart disease survivors, AHA says
Physicians who care for adult patients with congenital heart disease should be mindful of the effects that the condition has on other organs, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/17/1.htm
17 Oct 2017
Undiagnosed diseases program tries to crack the tough cases
When a condition stumps the experts, the experts turn to a center of last resort, the federal Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the National Institutes of Health. Medical teams take a “big picture” view and a fresh eye to pick up on what may have been missed.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2012/05/mystery.htm
1 May 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of a pregnant patient after a motor vehicle accident
A 25-year-old pregnant woman is evaluated in the emergency department for chest pain after a belted motor vehicle accident. Laboratory studies are significant for a low serum sodium level. What is the most likely cause?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/06/3.htm
6 Aug 2019