Infection with SARS-CoV-2 was associated with an eightfold increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but the risk was mitigated by chronic anticoagulation, according to a retrospective study.
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
Prescription of systemic estrogen therapy after menopause could be a red flag for use of other medications linked to dementia.
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
This month’s quiz asks readers to evaluate a 67-year-old man with hyperglycemia 3 days after admission for a COPD exacerbation. The patient’s oral intake remains…
In-hospital mortality risk incrementally increased with every 10% rise in the range from 190 mg/dL to 250 mg/dL, according to a study of critically ill…
Addressing the critical physician shortage requires a comprehensive strategy focused on empowering physicians, revamping training models, and reshaping incentives to prioritize patient-centered care.
Effectively managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease means staying up to date on medications, devices, and delivery techniques.
