Search results for "Annals of Internal Medicine"
New guidelines call for longer screening interval for cervical cancer
Guidelines on cervical cancer screening released separately this week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society agree on most recommendations, but contain a few differences.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/2.htm
20 Mar 2012
Phone calls from peer mentors improved veterans' hemoglobin A1c levels
A peer mentoring program improved diabetic African-American veterans' hemoglobin A1c levels more than financial incentives did, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/5.htm
20 Mar 2012
Mobile devices offer advantages, challenges
Internists are piecing together technology to improve their practice management, but too many pieces are more of a puzzle than a picture. All the new devices ultimately need to lead to better care, the experts urge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/technology.htm
1 Apr 2012
New drugs could improve anticoagulation rates
Dabigatran and rivaroxaban spare patients the need for regular blood checks, but warfarin is less expensive and has an antidote to reverse bleeding, if needed. Does the convenience of the new generation of drugs and the potential to increase compliance with therapy outweigh their downsides?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/anticoagulation.htm
1 Apr 2012
Transitions don't mean a loss of continuity for ACP's mission
As ACP's outgoing president contemplates the upcoming change of leadership, she realizes that while the people may change, the organization still requires its leaders and its members to continue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/presidents.htm
1 Apr 2012
Drugs offer small benefit for urgency urinary incontinence in women
Drugs can help relieve urinary incontinence in women, but the benefit is small and side effects can lead to discontinuation of treatment, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/10/1.htm
10 Apr 2012
Screening mammography may benefit younger women with increased breast cancer risk
Screening mammography may have more benefit than harm in women 40 to 49 years of age who are at increased risk for breast cancer, according to two new studies published in today's Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/01/1.htm
1 May 2012
ACP, Annals, Consumer Reports collaborate on high value care resources
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine are collaborating with Consumer Reports to create a series of High Value Care resources to help patients understand the benefits, harms and costs of tests and treatments for common clinical issues.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/08/7.htm
8 May 2012
Counsel young patients about skin cancer prevention
Young patients with fair skin should be counseled about reducing their exposure to ultraviolet radiation to reduce the risk of skin cancer, according to a new recommendation statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/08/5.htm
8 May 2012
Screening for domestic violence works, but outcomes don't change
Screening instruments accurately identify women experiencing intimate partner violence, potentially boosting the chances of addressing it during a clinical exam. But improvement in health outcomes varies widely among populations, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/08/6.htm
8 May 2012