Search results for "Risk factors"
Making strides to stamp out HCV
While there's a goal of eliminating viral hepatitis globally by 2030, reports indicate a disproportionately high rate of infection and death in the United States among medically underserved populations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/making-strides-to-stamp-out-hcv.htm
1 May 2024
Considerations about cannabis
As more states legalize recreational and medical cannabis, hospital physicians are finding themselves caring for regular users more frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/considerations-about-cannabis.htm
1 May 2024
ACP/Annals forum addresses adult vaccinations
Patient hesitation and physician uncertainty are two barriers to achieving optimal vaccination rates, according to expert panelists.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/acpannals-forum-addresses-adult-vaccinations.htm
1 Apr 2024
Get with the latest ARDS guideline
Experts tasked with updating guidelines on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) found a lot of new data to incorporate.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/get-with-the-latest-ards-guideline.htm
1 Mar 2024
CPAP masks with magnets recalled
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/cpap-masks-with-magnets-recalled.htm
1 Mar 2024
Surgical remission for Cushing's disease associated with autoimmune disease
More than 10% of patients with surgical remission of Cushing's disease had developed a new autoimmune disease by three years after surgery, compared to only 1.6% of patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/20/2.htm
20 Feb 2024
Shifts in insulin use
Physicians' management of patients who take insulin for diabetes has been influenced by changes in pricing and access to technology.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/shifts-in-insulin-use.htm
1 Feb 2024
Salt tablets no salve for hyponatremia
At Kidney Week in fall 2023, an endocrinologist covered the latest in outpatient diagnosis and treatment of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD).
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/salt-tablets-no-salve-for-hyponatremia.htm
1 Feb 2024
Experts debate dilemmas in colorectal cancer screening
The latest ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine virtual forum discussed the controversy around colorectal cancer screening, clarified the rationale supporting the varying recommendations, and equipped physicians to make screening choices that best align with patients' clinical situations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/experts-debate-dilemmas-in-colorectal-cancer-screening.htm
1 Feb 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for intestinal metaplasia
A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for intestinal metaplasia found on recent upper endoscopy to assess postprandial pain. No ulcers were visualized but generalized erythema and irregular mucosal pattern was noted. Following biopsy specimens, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/30/3.htm
30 Jan 2024