Search results for "Asthma"
Risks seen with anemia, asthma drugs; insulin syringes recalled
Warnings, recalls and updates from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2010
Easing screens for intimate partner violence
Internists can be leaders in addressing intimate partner violence, a problem for which effective screening tools and interventions are available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/easing-screens-for-intimate-partner-violence.htm
1 Oct 2020
Solving mysterious chronic cough cases
Chronic cough is the third most common reason for ambulatory care visits, but not all affected patients can receive specialist care. A few pearls can help uncover the origins of the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/solving-mysterious-chronic-cough-cases.htm
1 Jul 2018
Allergies are on the rise, but so are treatments
Environmental allergies are becoming more prevalent, and fortunately, so are treatments, as internists and allergists recommend options from changing the immediate environment to immunotherapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/allergies.htm
1 May 2016
Handling hoarseness, hearing problems in primary care
Internists can help patients cope with common ENT conditions like hoarseness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/handling-hoarseness-hearing-problems-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2021
New reasons to worry about e-cigs
Experiments have shown negative biological effects from the flavor chemicals in e-cigarettes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/new-reasons-to-worry-about-e-cigs.htm
1 Jul 2019
Combined maintenance and rescue therapy in one inhaler appears effective in moderate to severe asthma
Combining maintenance and rescue therapy in one inhaler appears to be effective in patients with uncontrolled asthma, according to two new studies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/12/4.htm
12 Mar 2013
New guidelines aim to improve diverticulitis treatment
This issue includes stories on managing diverticulitis, using direct oral anticoagulants, and payment and performance measures.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-guidelines-aim-to-improve-diverticulitis-treatment.htm
1 Apr 2022
New Mexico physicians care for migrants
New Mexico's department of health and physician volunteers are managing the medical needs of families with children crossing its border with Mexico, as well as recent immigrants from other states transported there by federal officials.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/10/new-mexico-physicians-care-for-migrants.htm
1 Oct 2019
Warning on IBS drug for patients without gallbladders
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/fda.htm
1 May 2017