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PAD performance measures set to improve diagnosis, treatment
PAD performance measures set to improve diagnosis, treatment
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/07/1.htm
7 Dec 2010
Asking right questions key to detecting abuse
Unexplained bruising or injuries are red flags for intimate partner violence, but less obvious signs might include chronic pain, depression or anxiety. Experts advise how to help victims at risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/abuse.htm
1 Mar 2009
Warnings for varenicline, bupropion; pacemaker recalled
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2009
Studies examine effectiveness of financial incentives in primary care
Two randomized trials suggest that certain financial incentives may be associated with some clinical improvements in primary care, although both the study authors and editorialists said that additional research is needed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/09/17/1.htm
17 Sep 2013
Cardiologists highlight prevention, clopidogrel
Subspecialists leading the Internal Medicine 2010 cardiology pre-course offer advice, but also accept some from general internists about preventing cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/cardiology.htm
1 Jun 2010
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP InternistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/8.htm
22 Oct 2013
And the winner is …
ACP InternistWeekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/29/8.htm
29 Oct 2013
Long-term view for chronic pancreatitis
Unlike acute cases of pancreatitis, chronic cases present with varying degrees and types of pain, and without other clinical indicators such as calcification or damage to pancreatic ducts. It's best to refer to a gastroenterologist early to clarify the diagnosis, so the internist can better manage the patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/pancreatitis.htm
1 Jan 2014
Guideline issued on home oxygen therapy for chronic lung disease
Among other recommendations, patients with chronic lung disease and severe chronic resting hypoxemia should receive long-term oxygen for at least 15 hours per day, the American Thoracic Society said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/24/4.htm
24 Nov 2020
Preventive aspirin reasonable for diabetics at high risk, not low
Preventive aspirin reasonable for diabetics at high risk, not lowEducation effort increased thiazide use
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/08/1.htm
8 Jun 2010