Search results for "Sleep apnea"
Collaboration with heart failure patients key
Comanaging cardiology patients after heart failure requires small adjustments, following recent guidelines, and patient involvement in decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/collaboration-with-heart-failure-patients-key.htm
1 Jul 2021
MKSAP quiz: Sudden onset of erectile dysfunction
A 52-year-old man is evaluated for the sudden onset of erectile dysfunction that has persisted for 6 months. He reports having erections that are inadequate for vaginal penetration. He feels guilty about not being able to satisfy his wife's requests for sexual intercourse, although he still has sexual desires. He has been sleeping poorly and feeling fatigued throughout the day. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely cause of this patient's erectile dysfunction?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/03/07/3.htm
7 Mar 2017
New CBC test, implant for apnea approved
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/new-cbc-test-implant-for-apnea-approved.htm
1 Jan 2018
Weighing the options for bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery may be an option for severely obese patients for whom lifestyle changes are not enough. Internists can set up expectations that may improve postsurgical outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/obesity.htm
1 Jan 2016
Internists need to know coding for CPAP, observation services
There's more to internal medicine than evaluation and management services. Two of the more common of the uncommon services to code for include CPAP for sleep disorders, and guidance on billing for observation and same-day discharges.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/coding.htm
1 Apr 2011
Thoracic meeting features research on pulmonary diseases and ICU
Thoracic meeting features research on pulmonary diseases and ICUVitamin B12 declines in patients taking metformin
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/25/1.htm
25 May 2010
New warning on SGLT2 inhibitors, REMS approved
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/new-warning-on-sglt2-inhibitors-rems-approved.htm
1 Nov 2018
Screen for apnea in patients with daytime sleepiness, guideline says
Doctors should assess the risk factors for and the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with unexplained daytime sleepiness, according to an ACP clinical practice guideline that appears in the Aug. 5 Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/05/1.htm
5 Aug 2014
Guidelines issued on preventing stroke in patients with previous stroke and transient ischemic attack
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association have released new guidelines on preventing stroke in patients who have survived an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/4.htm
13 May 2014
Guideline issued on assessing sleep apnea and driving risk
The American Thoracic Society has issued an updated guideline on assessing sleep apnea, sleepiness and driving risk in noncommercial drivers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/11/4.htm
11 Jun 2013