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Corticosteroids may be viable first-line alternative to NSAIDs for acute gout
The study provides evidence that oral corticosteroids are as effective at treating pain and as acceptable to patients as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and that they should be considered as a first-line alternative in the treatment of patients with acute gout.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/23/4.htm
23 Feb 2016
Pulmonary illnesses linked to e-cigarette products
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/pulmonary-illnesses-linked-to-e-cigarette-products.htm
1 Nov 2019
Statin treatment reduced cardiovascular events more than hypertension drugs in intermediate-risk patients, study finds
An accompanying editorial said that the results of this trial support the benefits of statins for primary prevention and a risk-based approach to prescribing, rather than one based on LDL levels.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/1.htm
5 Apr 2016
Action, advocacy, partnering for falls
Partnering with patients can make a big difference in preventing falls, which can result in lingering disability.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/action-advocacy-partnering-for-falls.htm
1 Mar 2018
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
Initial computed tomography angiography demonstrates equivalent clinical outcomes to functional testing in symptomatic patients with CAD
Initial testing for coronary artery disease (CAD) with computed tomography angiography (CTA) in symptomatic patients doesn't appear to yield better clinical outcomes than initial functional testing, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/24/5.htm
24 Mar 2015
Managing ENT problems in primary care
The most common ear, nose, and throat conditions of sinusitis, hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus can be evaluated and treated in the primary care office, but the internist must take care to work through the wide range of symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/11/managing-ent-problems-in-primary-care.htm
1 Nov 2017
Analysis finds several treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy more effective than placebo
A large meta-analysis recently compared the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/04/5.htm
4 Nov 2014
Searching for signs of eating disorders
Internists are often the first clinicians to see signs of an eating disorder, with the rapid or extreme changes in weight apparent both in person and from the history recorded in a patient's chart. But primary care clinicians may sometimes be afraid to ask about it because they are unsure how to handle what they might learn.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/eating.htm
1 Feb 2013
Drug adverse events affect patients' choices more than benefits
Central line infections in ICUs fell 58% between 2001 and 2009
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/5.htm
8 Mar 2011