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Latest on COVID-19 and bamlanivimab, vaccines, long-term effects
Bamlanivimab reduced viral load in mild to moderate cases when combined with etesevimab, new vaccine recommendations, research, and educational resources were released, and two studies provided longer-term data on patients who had COVID-19.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/26/1.htm
26 Jan 2021
Internet-based rehab safe, effective for chronic vestibular syndrome, study finds
Patients with chronic vestibular syndrome were randomly assigned to a six-week internet-based intervention with weekly online sessions and 10 to 20 minutes of exercise a day, the internet-based intervention plus in-person physiotherapy support with home visits in weeks 1 and 3, or usual care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/12/2.htm
12 Nov 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of weight gain, easy bruising
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of a 6.8-kg (15-lb) weight gain, easy bruising, hypertension, and worsening diabetes control. Lab studies reveal hypercortisolism. What is the most likely cause?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/20/3.htm
20 Jul 2021
ACP partners with TIME’S UP Healthcare
The collaborative founding partnership will promote safety, equity, and inclusion for those working in health care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/18/4.htm
18 Jun 2019
Calling attention to adult ADHD
Missing an adult diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) means patients also miss out on effective, often life-changing treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/calling-attention-to-adult-adhd.htm
1 Apr 2023
Treatment preferences do not vary by cognitive function in older patients, study finds
A cross-sectional survey at two U.S. academic medical centers asked older outpatients with mild cognitive impairment and normal cognition as well as patient-designated surrogates about treatment preferences in six health scenarios.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/2.htm
18 May 2021
More tools available for treating IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not a new disorder, but physicians' understanding of its pathophysiology and treatment has greatly progressed over the years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/more-tools-available-for-treating-ibs.htm
1 Jan 2023
Detecting unhealthy drug use
The COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing isolation and stress have been associated with a sharp increase in substance use as a coping mechanism, as well as drug overdose deaths.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/detecting-unhealthy-drug-use.htm
1 Mar 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 6-week history of chest pressure
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-week history of chest pressure that occurs during exercise and is relieved with rest. She also had chest pressure during a stressful work meeting last week. Medical history includes hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and medications are hydrochlorothiazide, lisinopril, and atorvastatin. After normal results on physical examination and electrocardiography, what diagnostic test should be performed next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/10/3.htm
10 Sep 2019
CBT for comorbid heart failure and depression may only work for the latter
The authors described the reduced anxiety and fatigue, improved social functioning, and better health-related quality of life as especially encouraging results in light of the negative findings of other trials.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/06/6.htm
6 Oct 2015