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MKSAP Quiz: Managing COPD
PSA screening halves cancer mortality
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/13/3.htm
13 Jul 2010
Guideline released on management of non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) released the “2014 Guideline for the Management of Patients with Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes” (NSTE-ACS) last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/30/6.htm
30 Sep 2014
MKSAP Quiz: chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 38-year-old man with an 18-month history of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/3.htm
19 Jun 2012
Rheumatoid arthritis hurts the whole body
Taking care of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis involved a partnership between internists and subspecialists, agree physicians managing cardiovascular risks, cancer or infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/arthritis.htm
1 Jul 2010
Catch up on new COPD guidelines
Updated guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease revised the definition and staging of the condition, and an expert offers tips for optimal care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/catch-up-on-new-copd-guidelines.htm
1 Jun 2018
System-wide changes improve diabetes care
To improve metrics of diabetes care, 4 employed primary care practices at a health system in Texas worked to systematically improve HbA1c testing and started a “Saving Toes” campaign.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/09/success.htm
1 Sep 2016
DTC screening tests a source of concern
With the proliferation of the number and scope of direct-to-consumer tests, ACP is concerned about the unnecessary costs and undue anxiety for patients when results lead to follow-up testing to rule out a medical concern.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/dtc-screening-tests-a-source-of-concern.htm
1 Jun 2018
More options available for psoriatic arthritis
Internists are the first doctors patients see for joint pain, which means they can make a big difference in preventing the progression of joint diseases such as psoriatic arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/more-options-available-for-psoriatic-arthritis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Debate ignites over safety of e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes can open doors into the subject of quitting tobacco use. Although the devices lack any hard data to support their use, they can offer doctors a chance to explore with patients other options for smoking cessation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/e-cigarettes.htm
1 Mar 2014
Study finds mobile text message reminders may help reduce LDL cholesterol, heart disease risk factors
At 6 months, levels of LDL cholesterol (the primary end point) were modestly but significantly lower in intervention participants. The intervention group also saw reductions in systolic blood pressure and body mass index.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/29/5.htm
29 Sep 2015