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Warnings on power cords, asthma drugs, diabetes supplies
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2009
Digoxin, Biosite Triage Cardiac Panel, insulin pumps recalled
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2009
Success Story: From peer review to practical application
While using the Epley Maneuver undoubtedly relieves benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, training staff in a new method presented obstacles. One physician explains how he implements dedicated teaching time for staff.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/success.htm
1 Jul 2009
New warnings added on multiple diabetes drugs
This update also covers a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for liraglutide and approval of a new PCSK9 inhibitor.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2015
Managing depression is worth the effort
Depression's impact on health is often profound and far-reaching, potentially equaling that of coronary artery disease. To provide clinicians with guidance on treatment of depression, ACP has released a new clinical practice guideline that underscores the severe burden of depression and outlines viable treatment options for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/depression.htm
1 May 2016
Searching for signs of eating disorders
Internists are often the first clinicians to see signs of an eating disorder, with the rapid or extreme changes in weight apparent both in person and from the history recorded in a patient's chart. But primary care clinicians may sometimes be afraid to ask about it because they are unsure how to handle what they might learn.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/eating.htm
1 Feb 2013
Warning on medication confusion, recalls due to sterility
This update covers possible confusion between an antidepressant and an anti-clotting drug, as well as 2 sterility warnings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2015
New meningitis vaccine, hepatitis C drug approved
Recalls and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2015
EpiPen expiration date extended, first generic approved
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/epipen-expiration-date-extended-first-generic-approved.htm
1 Oct 2018
New workshops, clinical skills sessions are on tap
A listing of clinical skills courses at the Herbert S. Waxman Clinical Skills Center.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/learning.htm
1 Mar 2009