Search results for "Risk factors"
Physicians practice putting mind over matter
Meditation techniques help physicians maintain an open outlook.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/mind.htm
1 Jan 2008
Special Focus: Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism
Evidence-based recommendations about care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/special.htm
1 Jan 2008
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People clearly understandwhen their risk factors are high enough thattheir cardiovascular age is higher than theirchronological age, and when they’ve donesomething to bring that cardiovascular agedown, they know they are ... 14 ACPINTERNIST. Put it into practice: Expert tips to communicate with patients about risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/acpi-200802-risks_t1.pdf
28 Jan 2008
One intervention, many ways to explain risks
How can doctors inform patients about potential outcomes without unduly influencing their choices?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/risks.htm
1 Feb 2008
Heparin, saline solutions recalled for possible contamination
Warnings, recalls, label changes, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/eighteen.htm
1 Mar 2008
Recognize and react is theme underlying latest stroke studies
Conference coverage focuses on studies about abdominal obesity, symptoms and the importance of dialing 911 first.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/three.htm
1 May 2008
Playing the blame game for rising prostate cancer rates
Blame the rising rate of prostate cancer on better testing. Blame it on the ubiquity of the disease as men age. Just don't blame it on the pathologists. They feel bad enough.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/prostate.htm
1 Jul 2008
Consider race-based risks, but treat patients individually
Data on the prevalence of certain diseases and health risks among different populations should surely play a role in crafting public health screenings and education programs targeted to specific groups. Once in the doctor's office, though, a patient's treatment is an individual matter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/race.htm
1 Jul 2008
New info on common outpatient infections
Expert offers recommendations on UTIs, sinusitis and MRSA.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/infections.htm
1 Jul 2008
Evidence-based tips for common illnesses
Much of the time physicians spend on patients' paperwork is uncompensated, but insurers usually will reimburse physicians for filling out forms, such as home health plans and copying medical records, that require a significant investment of time.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/tips.htm
1 Jul 2008