Search results for "Mental Health"
Large valsartan recall, new warnings for fluoroquinolones
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/large-valsartan-recall-new-warnings-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
1 Sep 2018
Depression care reduces mortality in elderly patients
Depression care management for elderly patients eliminated the increase in mortality risk associated with major depression, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/18/4.htm
18 Jun 2013
Anxiety predicts heart disease decades into the future
Three sexual symptoms indicate hypogonadism in older men
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/22/4.htm
22 Jun 2010
Psychiatric tool adds disorders, guidance to primary care screening
Elective cardiac cath found to have low diagnostic yield
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/4.htm
16 Mar 2010
Finesse required to treat anxiety in the elderly
Elderly patients may have many concerns on their mind. Maintaining their independence and managing their finances are two. But when does worry become anxiety? And how can internists not only manage chronic diseases but also ensure that patients are able to care for themselves?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/elderly.htm
1 Jan 2013
Successful strategies found for refusing antidepressant requests
Rosiglitazone, CVD link worrisome but inconclusive, cardiologists say
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/3.htm
2 Mar 2010
Internal medicine can slow climate change, improve health
ACP is once again proactively addressing an issue of importance to human health: climate change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2016
Flexible anxiety treatment delivers better than usual care
Antibiotic resistance lasts up to a year
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/25/4.htm
25 May 2010
Opioid abuse potential prompts monitoring role for internists
Opioids can be used safely for pain management in most patients, but for a small but significant percentage, there is a real chance of addiction and other harms. Experts increasingly look to the prescribed drugs in a medicine cabinet as a source of concern.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/opioids.htm
1 May 2011
Antidepressants work for patients with comorbidities
Patients with comorbidities can be safely and effectively treated for major depressive disorder (MDD) with antidepressants, even combination therapy, with no more adverse effects than their healthier counterparts, researchers concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/24/5.htm
24 Jan 2012