Search results for "Annals of Internal Medicine"
Anticholinergics associated with higher mortality than long-acting inhaled beta-agonists in COPD
Long-acting inhaled beta-agonists were associated with lower mortality than anticholinergics in a new study of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/03/4.htm
3 May 2011
Nerve blockade most effective option for managing pain after hip fracture
Nerve blockade is the most effective option for managing pain after hip fracture, according to a review funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/17/5.htm
17 May 2011
Choice of third oral diabetes drug can depend on each patient's needs
There is no clear choice for a third oral agent for controlling A1c levels above 7% following metformin and a sulfonylurea, researchers concluded from a meta-analysis of type 2 diabetics, so the best choice depends on the patient's need.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/17/1.htm
17 May 2011
Discussing prognosis: The topic that patients and doctors dread
Physicians may try to overcome their discomfort in talking about death by delivering an overly optimistic prognosis. But the eventual, inevitable decline may actually make the patient feel much worse. An effective strategy incorporates the patient's expectations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/discussion.htm
1 Jun 2011
Fostering Excellence in Internal Medicine Campaign exceeds goal
The College thanks ACP members for contributing to the Fostering Excellence in Internal Medicine Campaign 2010-2011.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/11.htm
7 Jun 2011
Screen childhood cancer survivors for digestive, genitourinary neoplasms in adulthood
Childhood cancer survivors who develop subsequent primary neoplasms in adulthood are most likely to experience digestive and genitourinary cancers, so screening should focus on these two areas to reduce overall incidence.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/5.htm
7 Jun 2011
Smoking associated with PAD in women, even decades after stopping
Smoking significantly increased the risk for symptomatic peripheral artery disease in women in a dose-dependent manner. While quitting reduces risk, it remains elevated compared with women who never smoked.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/1.htm
7 Jun 2011
Averaged home blood pressure readings are more accurate
As few as five averaged home blood pressure readings could more accurately assess hypertension control than those taken in the office, researchers suggest.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/21/2.htm
21 Jun 2011
Modeling study finds benefit in personalized mammogram schedules
Personalized mammography schedules based on women's individual risk factors could be more beneficial and cost-effective than generalized recommendations, according to a new modeling study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/12/1.htm
12 Jul 2011
Low health literacy linked to poorer outcomes, use of health services
Patients with low health literacy are less likely to use health services and more likely to have poor health outcomes, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/2.htm
19 Jul 2011