Search results for "Diabetes"
Dapagliflozin associated with improved outcomes for HF with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction
An industry-funded study found patients with heart failure (HF) and an ejection fraction above 40% had a lower combined risk for worsening HF or cardiovascular death if they were randomly assigned to receive dapagliflozin versus placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/30/5.htm
30 Aug 2022
MKSAP Quiz: type 2 diabetes with a draining chronic foot ulcer
A 75-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus is evaluated in the emergency department for a draining chronic ulcer on the left foot, erythema, and fever. This week's MKSAP Quiz asks readers to determine appropriate management.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/21/3.htm
21 Jun 2011
A1c targets for type 1 diabetes, dialysis patients discussed at nephrology meeting
PHILADEPHIA—Tight glucose control appears beneficial in preventing kidney function decline in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetics, but not so helpful for diabetics who already have kidney failure, according to data presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/15/1.htm
15 Nov 2011
Updated warnings on fluoroquinolones, new diabetes drug
This column reviews a warning on fluoroquinolones with a risk of disabling and potentially permanent side effects, as well as approval of an injection to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Type 2 diabetes management
Daily aspirin associated with reduced cancer deaths
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/3.htm
14 Dec 2010
Register now for ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2023 precourses
The meeting's 14 precourses, taking place on April 25 and 26 in San Diego, cover a variety of internal medicine topics and provide learners with an opportunity to earn additional CME and MOC credit.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/25/6.htm
25 Oct 2022
The ins and outs of insulin updates, new guidelines, and more
This month's issue addresses insulin, an updated cardiology guideline, and colorectal cancer screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/the-ins-and-outs-of-insulin-updates-new-guidelines-and-more.htm
1 Feb 2024
Marking achievements in gender equity
The President-elect of the American Medical Women's Association discusses mentorship, advocacy, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/marking-achievements-in-gender-equity.htm
1 Sep 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of weight gain, easy bruising
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of a 6.8-kg (15-lb) weight gain, easy bruising, hypertension, and worsening diabetes control. Lab studies reveal hypercortisolism. What is the most likely cause?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/20/3.htm
20 Jul 2021
MKSAP Quiz: establish care for diabetes and hypertension
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 60-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension who seeks to establish medical care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/04/3.htm
4 Oct 2011