Search results for "Lung cancer"
Conversing about cancer at ASCO conference
Physician-patient communication has been tied to important outcomes, including quality of life, and a variety of strategies to improve communication exist.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/conversing-about-cancer-at-asco-conference.htm
1 Sep 2018
Pulmonary and endocrine societies identify unnecessary tests
Several medical societies recently released lists of commonly performed pulmonary and endocrine tests and procedures that may not always be necessary, as part of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation's Choosing Wisely campaign.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/29/2.htm
29 Oct 2013
Alternate-day, low-dose aspirin may reduce colorectal cancer in healthy women
Long-term use of alternate-day, low-dose aspirin may reduce risk for colorectal cancer but increase risk for gastrointestinal bleeding in healthy women, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/16/2.htm
16 Jul 2013
Warning on diabetes drugs, approval of adjuvant flu vaccine
This update covers a warning on sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and approval of a trivalent vaccine for the prevention of seasonal influenza in people age 65 years and older.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2016
Health care reform's effects on physicians described
Health care reform's effects on physicians describedEarly palliative care improves quality of life in patients with metastatic lung cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/1.htm
24 Aug 2010
FDA OKs marketing of devices for snoring, brain protection
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/fda-oks-marketing-of-devices-for-snoring-brain-protection.htm
1 Apr 2021
Genes have influence over whether you smoke, quit or die
Genes dictate which patients smoke, quit and die from the habit. Genomics can provide small victories that will make a difference in many lives.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/genomics.htm
1 Oct 2008
MKSAP Quiz: Recent onset of fatigue and muscle weakness
A 52-year-old man is evaluated for recent onset of fatigue and muscle weakness. The patient further reports nocturia and polyuria over the past 4 weeks and a 6-kg (13.2-lb) weight loss over the past 2 months. He has COPD and a 55-pack-year smoking history. His only medication is an albuterol inhaler. Temporal muscle wasting and proximal muscle wasting and weakness are noted in the upper and lower extremities on physical exam. Hyperpigmented mucous membranes are noted. Following laboratory studies and examination of the toenail beds, what is the most likely cause of this patient's findings?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/mksap.htm
1 Feb 2014
New test detects MRSA within 24 hours
Approvals, alerts, warnings, and recalls.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/06/fifteen.htm
1 Jun 2008
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