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USPSTF recommends lung cancer screening for broader patient population

The updated recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) adds 50- to 55-year-olds to the population that should get annual low-dose computed tomography, as well as lowering the pack-year cutoff.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/16/2.htm
16 Mar 2021

Cardiac rehab uptake remains low, despite benefits

Estimates from the American Heart Association suggest that only about 20% to 30% of eligible patients ever receive the intervention.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/cardiac-rehab-uptake-remains-low-despite-benefits.htm
1 Mar 2022

U.S. veterans may not always receive preferred treatment for depression

A survey found that more patients strongly preferred psychotherapy than medication, but those who preferred medication and those who preferred psychotherapy did not receive them in 32.1% and 21.8% of cases, respectively.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/19/6.htm
19 Oct 2021

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for contraceptive advice

A 37-year-old woman is evaluated for contraceptive advice. She is married and has a 1-year-old child. The patient describes the conception of this child as an “accident” because she often missed taking her previous oral contraceptive. Her menstrual periods have resumed and are regular but heavy. What is the most appropriate female contraceptive option for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/04/3.htm
4 Feb 2020

MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for worsening fatigue

A 76-year-old woman is evaluated for worsening fatigue. She reports no additional symptoms. Medical history is significant for myelodysplastic syndrome diagnosed 3 years ago. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/3.htm
2 Feb 2021

Patients may respond differently to different hypertension drug classes

The authors of a randomized, double-blind, repeated crossover trial in Sweden estimated that personalized antihypertensive therapy could yield an average reduction in systolic blood pressure of 4.4 mm Hg compared to fixed-choice therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/18/1.htm
18 Apr 2023

Gout flares may precede cardiovascular events

A retrospective study found that gout patients who experienced an acute myocardial infarction or stroke had significantly higher odds of a recent gout flare in the preceding four months than those who did not.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/09/1.htm
9 Aug 2022

Collaborative and referral models of remote mental health care appear viable, study finds

The trial of adults with post-traumatic stress disorder and/or bipolar disorder compared having remote specialists provide direct telehealth treatment to having specialists consult with primary care teams via an onsite care manager, who also provided brief psychotherapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/08/2.htm
8 Feb 2022

Guidelines offer 28 recommendations for initial management, secondary prevention of DVT and PE

Among other recommendations, the new guidelines from the American Society of Hematology suggest offering home treatment to low-risk patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/5.htm
20 Oct 2020

Therapist-led rehab had similar outcomes to home regimen after knee replacement

High-risk patients had similar knee function and pain at one year whether they received weekly sessions with a physiotherapist or were assigned to a home exercise program, according to a U.K. trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/4.htm
20 Oct 2020

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