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IMGs get acculturation advice from a veteran
In an already overwhelming time period of residency, international medical graduates face extra burdens: confusing slang from patients, questioning authority when needed, and interacting with more knowledgeable subordinates. Cultural barriers have to be crossed to adapt to life in a U.S. residency.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/IMG.htm
1 Jun 2010
Hypotension drug faces withdrawal
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https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/7.htm
24 Aug 2010
Tai chi helps with fibromyalgia
Hypotension drug faces withdrawal
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/5.htm
24 Aug 2010
Emergency contraception drug, flu vaccines approved
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Assessment of exertional dyspnea
A 70-year-old man with a history of a systolic murmur presents for further assessment of exertional dyspnea. He has had dyspnea his entire life, but has noted a recent deterioration in his exercise capacity. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2010
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue and exertional dyspnea
Breast cancer risk higher with hormone therapy started close to menopause, study indicatesBevacizumab tied to higher rate of fatal adverse eventsASCO statement: Advanced cancer care should be tailored to patient preferences
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/3.htm
8 Feb 2011
Warnings on morphine overdoses, acetaminophen amounts
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2011
Group visits bring focus and control to hypertension
A VA center reduced uncontrolled hypertension rates by implementing group visits. The program allowed physicians to titrate medicine to efficacy, and then motivated patients to remain involved and compliant with therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/hypertension.htm
1 Mar 2011
Lower blood pressure targets of unproven value in chronic kidney disease
MKSAP Quiz: bleeding gums and petechiae
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/15/2.htm
15 Mar 2011
Nesiritide not effective for acute heart failure, study finds
Nesiritide is not an effective treatment for acute decompensated heart failure, according to a new controlled trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/12/5.htm
12 Jul 2011