Search results for "Asthma"
Recalls expanded on defibrillators, infusion pumps
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2010
Guideline updates recommendations to manage adult rhinosinusitis
A new guideline updated recommendations to improve diagnosis, testing, and treatment of adult acute rhinosinusitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/07/2.htm
7 Apr 2015
MKSAP Quiz: increasing asthma symptoms
A 24-year-old woman is evaluated for increasing asthma symptoms. Her symptoms now require her to use her as-needed albuterol inhaler two to three times per week, and she has been waking up at night at least once a week with asthma symptoms that require her inhaler. She is still able to perform most of her daily activities, including regular exercise, if she uses albuterol for prevention. She is allergic to house dust mites, ragweed, grass, trees, and cats. Following a physical exam and spirometry, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/25/3.htm
25 Mar 2014
MKSAP Quiz: generalized, intensely pruritic eruption
Additional screening criteria suggested for abdominal aortic aneurysm
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/31/3.htm
31 Aug 2010
Review of anti-flu drugs find little benefit, side effects, flaws in approval processes
Two Cochrane systematic reviews on flu relief drugs, which for the first time considered clinical study reports in addition to published studies, concluded that the medicines didn't have much impact on the course of symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/22/1.htm
22 Apr 2014
Induction of oral steroids before topical steroids may help chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Jantoven and other meds recalledNew home health rules to be enforced starting April 1
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/6.htm
1 Mar 2011
Time to curb the rising costs of prescription drugs
The U.S. will see the largest increase in per capita costs in pharmaceuticals among developed markets through 2018. The CREATES Act: Ending Regulatory Abuse, Protecting Consumers, and Ensuring Drug Price Competition would approve federal and state regulation on costs to allow for return on investment by manufacturers but ensure affordability for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2016
New guideline released on allergic rhinitis
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation released a new clinical guideline last week on allergic rhinitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/10/2.htm
10 Feb 2015
Comorbid conditions associated with increased herpes zoster risk in younger patients
A range of conditions were associated with an increased risk of herpes zoster, especially immunosuppressive conditions, and the increased risk was greater in younger age groups, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/5.htm
20 May 2014
Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 goes to Washington
This issue covers topics such as the proper way to do a neurological workup, recently approved forms of insulin, and how to address nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2016