Communicating Concerns About Nonspecific Changes on ECG
WEBJanuary 10, 2013. Although very common, nonspecific ST-T (NSST-T) wave changes on ECG are often misunderstood, poorly explained to patients, or prematurely dismissed by clinicians. On initial ...
Health Awareness Months 2024 - Clinical Advisor
WEBNov 1, 2023 · February 1: Time to Talk Day. February 2: Give Kids a Smile Day. February 2: Go Red For Women. February 2: Rheumatoid Awareness Day. February 4: World Cancer Day. February 5-11: Tinnitus Awareness ...
Fasting Insulin vs Hemoglobin A1c: Are We Getting It Right?
WEBAug 9, 2018 · Via meta-analysis, Barry et al found the pooled sensitivity of HbA1c to be 0.49 with a specificity of 0.79 and the pooled sensitivity of FPG to be 0.25 with a specificity of 0.94. 8 The ...
Understanding the Mallampati score - Clinical Advisor
WEBFeb 4, 2016 · Understanding the Mallampati score. In anesthesia, the Mallampati score (or Mallampati classification) is used to predict the ease of intubation. It can also be used to predict whether a patient ...
Debunking the Myths Surrounding Scabies - Clinical Advisor
WEBJan 20, 2010 · A scabies infestation is the result of contact with the Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis mite. The word scabies is derived from the Latin word “scabere,” which means to scratch.1. The female ...
5 Best Practices for Medical Documentation - Clinical Advisor
WEBAug 11, 2021 · The following are 5 tips on documentation best practices. 1. Document Your Examination. Failure to document a physical examination is the most common mistake I see. We may be missing this step ...
The Pros and Cons of Medical Cannabis: Current Evidence
WEBNov 11, 2021 · Cannabis is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States. More than 48.2 million people in the US aged 12 years and older (17.5%) have used cannabis in the last year. 1 Although ...
INR Calculator - Clinical Advisor
WEBJun 30, 2010 · A calculator for determining international normalized ratio (INR). Want to view more content from Clinical Advisor?. Register now at no charge to access unlimited clinical news with personalized ...
PA & NP Medical Guidance | Clinical Diagnosis & Treatment
WEBPhysician assistants and nurse practitioners use Clinical Advisor for updated medical guidance to diagnose and treat common medical conditions in daily practice.
Creatinine levels in the elderly - Clinical Advisor
WEBJul 23, 2008 · Since serum creatinine is not a reliable indicator of renal function in the elderly, renal function is best assessed and monitored with a 24-hr urine test for creatinine clearance. For more ...