Search results for "Prostate cancer"
Emphasize potential prostate biopsy and cancer treatment outcomes when discussing risks, benefits of PSA testing
One-third of men age 65 and older with abnormal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels elect to have a prostate biopsy, yet once cancer is detected most men undergo immediate treatment regardless of advanced age and multiple comorbidities, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/23/5.htm
23 Apr 2013
NAFLD treatment starts with weight loss, then other modes
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which accounts for 30% to 40% of chronic liver disease in the U.S. today, is the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome and is associated with sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/NAFLD.htm
1 Jul 2016
MKSAP Quiz: aching in joints of hands and knees
BPH drug may lower prostate cancer incidence, effect on mortality unknown
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/06/3.htm
6 Apr 2010
Information plus documentation a must for informed consent
Documentation of informed consent is an important deterrent to malpractice and negligence claims. One physician describes how his informed consent process was the deciding factor in a missed case of prostate cancer, and outlines how any physician can accomplish it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/consent.htm
1 Jan 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of low libido
A 37-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of low libido, loss of morning erections, fatigue, and decreasing muscle mass. His medical history is otherwise unremarkable. He takes no medications. A physical exam, lab studies, and pituitary MRI are done. Before starting therapy for this patient, what else should be determined?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/09/3.htm
9 May 2017
When and how to use new phone and Internet E/M coding
There are three new codes for providing E/M over the telephone and one new code for E/M services provided via Internet resources.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/ten.htm
1 Apr 2008
Cancer diagnoses often given quickly, impersonally
CMS delays enforcement deadline for new enrollment system
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/13/5.htm
13 Jul 2010
Behavioral therapy reduces incontinence after radical prostatectomy
Prescription acetaminophen gets new limit, warnings
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/25/5.htm
25 Jan 2011
New warning on NSAIDs; drug approved for flu exposures
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/new-warning-on-nsaids-drug-approved-for-flu-exposures.htm
1 Jan 2021
Androgen-deprivation therapy associated with increased risk of cardiac mortality in men with cardiovascular problems
Androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer was associated with a 5% absolute excess risk of cardiac-specific mortality at 5 years in men with congestive heart failure or prior myocardial infarction, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/04/6.htm
4 Nov 2014