Search results for "Genetics"
Both nosocomial and community-based sources of C. difficile contribute to disease transmission
Genetically diverse, community-based sources of Clostridium difficile may play a larger role in nosocomial transmission than previously thought, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/5.htm
1 Oct 2013
Compared to mustard plants, humans have yet to ‘ketchup’
New sights and sounds will greet visitors to the Herbert S. Waxman Clinical Skills Center.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/seven.htm
1 Apr 2008
False positives on syphilis test after COVID-19 vaccination
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/false-positives-on-syphilis-test-after-covid-19-vaccination.htm
1 Feb 2022
Undiagnosed diseases program tries to crack the tough cases
When a condition stumps the experts, the experts turn to a center of last resort, the federal Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the National Institutes of Health. Medical teams take a “big picture” view and a fresh eye to pick up on what may have been missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/mystery.htm
1 May 2012
Warnings on fluoroquinolones, antipsychotics, becaplermin
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2008
Actavis recalls more than 60 generics, six flu vaccines OK'd
The latest recalls, warnings, label changes and approvals from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2008
Consensus lacking on lifestyle and dementia
Boosting exercise, controlling blood pressure, and pursuing cognitive training are likely to lower the risk for cognitive decline and dementia in the long term, although the evidence is not conclusive.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/consensus-lacking-on-lifestyle-and-dementia.htm
1 Oct 2017
Filling in the GAPPs will strengthen evidence-based medicine
Little data supports the use of genomic testing for subjects such as warfarin dosing. Paradoxically, that lack of evidence leaves open the potential for the misuse of direct-to-consumer genomics tests for fun, or for their premature adoption by clinicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/genomics.htm
1 Feb 2010
Spanish translation of ACP's Ethics Manual, Sixth Edition, now available
The Spanish translation of ACP's Ethics Manual, Sixth Edition, is now available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/6.htm
14 Jan 2014
Oncologist optimistic about latest cancer treatments
Genomic targeted therapies and immune therapies are 2 areas that internists should know about, so they can refer their patients for such treatments, an expert says.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/cancer.htm
1 Jul 2015