Search results for "Annals of Internal Medicine"
Guidelines call for depression screening
Guidelines call for internists to screen for depression, but only if they can offer support once they make a diagnosis. Internists who've already achieved this describe how they did so, and how it's benefited their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/depression.htm
1 Mar 2010
Studies show limited evidence for vitamin D
Studies show limited evidence for vitamin D Lower pay drives doctors to cut hours Successful strategies found for refusing antidepressant requests
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/1.htm
2 Mar 2010
Pay-for-performance models can support medical professionalism
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/8.htm
16 Mar 2010
Hip fractures increase mortality five- to eightfold, more so in men
Hip fractures increase mortality five- to eightfold, more so in men
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/1.htm
16 Mar 2010
Survivors of childhood cancer treated with chest radiation may benefit from early breast cancer surveillance
Nearly one-third of older adults need end-of-life decisions made but lack ability
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/06/5.htm
6 Apr 2010
ACP honors outstanding chapter activities with Evergreen Awards
ACP presented Evergreen Awards to 10 chapters at Internal Medicine 2010. The Evergreen Program provides recognition and visibility to chapters that have successfully implemented programs to increase membership, improve communication, increase member involvement, enhance diversity, foster careers in internal medicine and improve management of the chapter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/awards.htm
1 May 2010
Summit covers myths and evidence of competing with clinics
Providers and administrators of retail medical clinics try to assess the evidence base behind the care delivered at these facilities. Office-based practitioners ignore the increasing number and expanding capabilities of storefront medicine clinics at their peril.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/conference.htm
1 May 2010
Herpes zoster vaccine safe and effective, but cost may hinder its use
Biomarkers may aid treatment decisions in DCIS
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/4.htm
4 May 2010
Growth hormones improve sprint times in recreational athletes, but safety is unclear
Growth hormones improve sprint times in recreational athletes, but safety is unclearB vitamins harmful, not helpful, for diabetic nephropathy
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/1.htm
4 May 2010
Physician cost profiling systems frequently come to different results
CMS announces change to submission period for Medicare claimsCDC warns of Q fever in Iraq, NetherlandsFDA wants to know about ‘bad’ drug ads
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/18/5.htm
18 May 2010