Search results for "Epilepsy"
Inappropriate medications prescribed in some Medicare patients with CKD, study finds
Over a third of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) enrolled in a Medicare plan's Medication Therapy Management program in 2018 received a prescription for at least one potentially inappropriate medication.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/5.htm
2 Feb 2021
Looking at LARCs in primary care
This issue includes stories on long-acting reversible contraceptives, medications for type 2 diabetes, and issues affecting the elderly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/editors-note.htm
1 May 2022
Call for spring 2022 Board of Governors resolutions
Initiating a resolution provides ACP members an opportunity to focus attention at the ACP national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the spring 2022 Board of Governors meeting is Oct. 4.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/03/6.htm
3 Aug 2021
Increasing colorectal cancer screening
Screening rates increased from 2000 to 2015 but continue to lag behind goal levels.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/increasing-colorectal-cancer-screening.htm
1 Jan 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Colorectal cancer screening without colon preparation
A 65-year-old man is interested in initial colorectal cancer screening but adamantly refuses to undergo colon preparation and does not want to modify his diet. Medical and family histories and physical exam results are unremarkable, and he takes no medications. What is the most appropriate screening test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/08/3.htm
8 Oct 2019
First device approved to treat congenital heart disease
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/first-device-approved-to-treat-congenital-heart-disease.htm
1 May 2021
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Mar 2020
Further evidence indicates screening colonoscopy reduces mortality and may detect more adenomas than fecal occult blood testing
Two new studies provided evidence of colonoscopy's effectiveness at detecting cancer and reducing mortality.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/28/5.htm
28 Feb 2012
Members invited to take survey on specialty choice satisfaction
ACP is giving members access to a survey instrument currently in use in the United Kingdom that proposes the best and worst fits of medical specialties based on responses to a questionnaire regarding professional and personal preferences.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/11.htm
8 Mar 2011
ACGME recommends restricting first-years to 16 duty hours per day
MKSAP Quiz: Maintenance of epilepsy drug
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/2.htm
29 Jun 2010