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Clinical tools and calculators for medical professionalsSun, 23 Aug 2015 12:15:29 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.1New Colistin (colistimethate sodium) Calculator
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http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/08/new-colistin-colistimethate-sodium-calculator/#commentsSun, 23 Aug 2015 12:15:29 +0000http://clincalc.com/blog/?p=339Colistin (in the form of colistimethate sodium, or CMS, in the United States) is an older, last-line agent for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections. Because of colistin’s complex pharmacokinetics and for historical reasons, there is a paucity of data regarding its dosing in patients with severe gram negative infections, particularly for those with concurrent renal dysfunction. In one of […]]]>http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/08/new-colistin-colistimethate-sodium-calculator/feed/0It’s Time to Say “Goodbye” to Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol)
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http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/07/vitamin-d2-ergocalciferol-vs-d3-cholecalciferol/#commentsSun, 19 Jul 2015 18:38:16 +0000http://clincalc.com/blog/?p=327In the United States, vitamin D supplementation is primarily available as vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Although these two have historically been considered interchangeable and equipotent, the current body of literature strongly supports the preference of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) over D2 (ergocalciferol). Vitamin D2 versus Vitamin D3 Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is produced by […]]]>http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/07/vitamin-d2-ergocalciferol-vs-d3-cholecalciferol/feed/0Vancomycin Calculator Update – End of Infusion Peak (EoIP)
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http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/06/vancomycin-calculator-eoip/#commentsSun, 07 Jun 2015 16:33:11 +0000http://clincalc.com/blog/?p=302We’re releasing a major update to the calculation for our popular vancomycin calculator today. Briefly, the new update implements more advanced calculations when adjusting a vancomycin dose based on a trough level. Drug Elimination during Vancomycin Infusion When adjusting vancomycin based on a trough level, pharmacokinetic textbooks recommend estimating a vancomycin peak level using the […]]]>http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/06/vancomycin-calculator-eoip/feed/0ICU Trials Passes 100 Landmark Studies
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http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/04/icu-trials-passes-100-landmark-studies/#commentsSun, 19 Apr 2015 18:25:21 +0000http://clincalc.com/blog/?p=296ClinCalc.com is proud to announce that ICU Trials by ClinCalc, a mobile application that summarizes landmark critical care trials, has surpassed 100 studies in the app database! With our most recent update on April 18th, the following recent and historic landmark trials were added: MIDEX (2012): Dexmedetomidine vs. midazolam for mechanical ventilation PAC-Man (2005): Efficacy […]]]>http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/04/icu-trials-passes-100-landmark-studies/feed/2Speed Up Video Playback of The Top 250 Drugs Online Course
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http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/04/speed-up-video-playback-of-the-top-250-drugs-online-course/#commentsFri, 10 Apr 2015 01:52:11 +0000http://clincalc.com/blog/?p=290At ClinCalc.com, we’re huge fans of listening and watching educational content at a faster than normal pace. Unfortunately, the video provider used for The Top 250 Drugs (online drug therapy course) does not allow for the ability to change playback speed. Given our dedication to high-yield, rapid foundational learning, we’ve decided to build a free […]]]>http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/04/speed-up-video-playback-of-the-top-250-drugs-online-course/feed/0The Top 250 Drugs – Online Pharmacotherapy Video Course
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http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/02/the-top-250-drugs-announcement/#commentsMon, 16 Feb 2015 18:11:10 +0000http://clincalc.com/blog/?p=279ClinCalc.com has been a bit quiet over the past year. Our Twitter account has been mute, email updates rare, and website updates sparse. Why the radio silence? We’ve been diligently working on an exciting new product for the past year. Quite literally, HUNDREDS of hours have been poured into the conception, creation, and implementation of this amazing new product. […]]]>http://clincalc.com/blog/2015/02/the-top-250-drugs-announcement/feed/0Incredible Update to Our Mobile Vancomycin Calculator (Android/iOS)
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http://clincalc.com/blog/2014/03/incredible-update-mobile-vancomycin-calculator-androidios/#commentsSat, 29 Mar 2014 22:04:40 +0000http://clincalc.com/blog/?p=249Advanced vancomycin pharmacokinetics equations has never been this easy. Our original Android-based Vancomycin Calculator was released in July 2011, followed a year later by our iPhone version. In both mobile technology and the features of the ClinCalc.com website, a lot has changed in the last 2.5+ years. Today, we’re proud to announce a full redesign […]]]>http://clincalc.com/blog/2014/03/incredible-update-mobile-vancomycin-calculator-androidios/feed/0Really NEJM? Shocking Failure of the Peer Review Process for the ALBIOS Trial
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http://clincalc.com/blog/2014/03/nejm-albios-review-failure/#commentsFri, 21 Mar 2014 03:01:57 +0000http://clincalc.com/blog/?p=238The New England Journal of Medicine released three landmark trials this week. Each trial directly addresses controversies in sepsis management that have been debated for a decade or longer: high versus low MAP goals (SEPSISPAM), a challenge to early goal-directed therapy (ProCESS), and albumin replacement (ALBIOS). These trials will undoubtedly have a significant impact on […]]]>http://clincalc.com/blog/2014/03/nejm-albios-review-failure/feed/4Visualizing the ACC/AHA ASCVD Pooled Cohort Equations
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http://clincalc.com/blog/2013/12/visualizing-the-ascvd-pooled-cohort-equations/#commentsMon, 16 Dec 2013 00:28:42 +0000http://clincalc.com/blog/?p=215The newest ACC/AHA ASCVD Pooled Cohort Equations has been a very hot topic lately. Our free web-based ASCVD tool and mobile applications have been very well received. A number of ClinCalc readers have asked for a better understanding of the Pooled Cohort Equations — how is an ASCVD calculated? How “strong” is each risk factor? […]]]>http://clincalc.com/blog/2013/12/visualizing-the-ascvd-pooled-cohort-equations/feed/3New Mobile and Web-Based 10-Year ASCVD Risk Calculator (Pooled Cohort Equations)
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http://clincalc.com/blog/2013/11/ascvd-risk-calc-mobile-and-web-based/#commentsSat, 23 Nov 2013 12:49:32 +0000http://clincalc.com/blog/?p=205At ClinCalc, we’re very proud to announce the availability of both a web-based and mobile-based (Android/iOS) 10-year ASCVD Risk Calculator (also termed the Pooled Cohort Equations Calculator). This risk assessment tool is recommended by the newly published 2013 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines to estimate 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Sweeping Changes to Cholesterol Guidelines These new […]]]>http://clincalc.com/blog/2013/11/ascvd-risk-calc-mobile-and-web-based/feed/4