Search results for "Breast Cancer"
Rethinking the value of the annual exam
Patients expect it and internists won't let it go. But does the evidence support the need for the periodic health exam? Experts weigh in on the value of regularly seeing a patient on a preventive basis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/annual.htm
1 Jan 2010
Highest-risk childhood cancer survivors don't follow recommended screenings
Highest-risk childhood cancer survivors don't follow recommended screeningsACGME approves final duty hour and supervision standards
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/1.htm
5 Oct 2010
After beating cancer, survivors need a medical home
Breast cancer survivors often drift away from their primary care provider—sometimes for years. A shared care model could help these women head off the other diseases that may also affect them, such as hypertension or diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/editors.htm
1 May 2009
New warning on NSAIDs; drug approved for flu exposures
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/new-warning-on-nsaids-drug-approved-for-flu-exposures.htm
1 Jan 2021
ACP Internist is now online and coming to your mailbox
The March issue of ACP Internist addresses the latest in internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/06/10.htm
6 Mar 2012
Propoxyphene withdrawn, bevacizumab loses indication
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Renal symptoms following squamous-cell lung cancer resection
Antidepressant may weaken effect of tamoxifen in patients with breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/3.htm
16 Feb 2010
Cancer screens for cancer patients reveal ‘auto-pilot’ culture
MKSAP Quiz: gradual memory loss
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/19/2.htm
19 Oct 2010
Patients may overestimate benefits of screening programs, preventive medicines
Patients overestimated the risk reduction achieved with screening and preventive medications, and clinicians should keep that tendency in mind when discussing such issues with patients, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/20/5.htm
20 Nov 2012
Warnings on fluoroquinolones, antipsychotics, becaplermin
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2008