Search results for "Asthma"
Macrolide antibiotic decreases COPD exacerbations in select patients, study finds
Daily azithromycin for one year decreased chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations and improved quality of life among select patients, researchers reported.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/30/2.htm
30 Aug 2011
Stronger warning for montelukast; COVID-19 actions
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/stronger-warning-for-montelukast-covid-19-actions.htm
1 May 2020
Boxed warning added to gout drug, more ARBs recalled
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/boxed-warning-added-to-gout-drug-more-arbs-recalled.htm
1 Apr 2019
FDA approves generic hypertension drugs, looks at Stalevo
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2010
Probiotics have potential, though definitive evidence is lacking
Probiotics are gaining some rationale for use##mdash;not for everything, but for preventing anti-biotic-associated diarrhea and Clostridium difficile infections in hospitals. But many products on the market don't live up to their own hype.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/probiotics.htm
1 Apr 2013
GERD guidelines establish diagnosis, management options
The American Gastroenterological Society issued guidelines for the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/12/1.htm
12 Mar 2013
Expressive writing could help erase irritable bowel syndrome
A pilot study may have found a new use for an established treatment. Expressive writing, used for other illnesses with a known psychological component, is now being studied to control the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/expressive.htm
1 Oct 2010
Recalls: Propofol, ventilators, infusion sets, acetaminophen
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2009
Montelukast examined for link to suicidal thoughts, actions
Warnings, recalls, label changes, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/eighteen.htm
1 May 2008
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