Search results for "Prostate cancer"
Are your patients health literate?
Determining a patient's health literacy can be a challenge for physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2011
Antidepressant may help cognitive recovery after stroke
Internists should follow up with prostate cancer patients receiving ADT
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/4.htm
9 Feb 2010
Warfarin recalled, type 2 diabetes drug approved
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2011
Insurance company's anti-antacid project had little effect
Low-risk, low-PSA prostate cancer receiving aggressive interventions
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/5.htm
3 Aug 2010
Generic pioglitazone, new HIV combination pill approved
This regulatory update covers approvals of the first generic form of pioglitazone and a combination form of emtricitabine, tonofavir and two new drugs for patients new to HIV treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2012
Additional screening criteria suggested for abdominal aortic aneurysm
Annual PSA follow-ups not needed in low-risk casesComorbid illnesses still more likely to kill prostate cancer survivors
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/31/4.htm
31 Aug 2010
Drug company information might influence prescribing habits
Warnings added to prostate cancer drugs
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/26/6.htm
26 Oct 2010
First blood test approved to evaluate concussion
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/first-blood-test-approved-to-evaluate-concussion.htm
1 Apr 2018
Large numbers of elderly patients with low life expectancy still receiving unnecessary cancer screens
A substantial proportion of patients with limited life expectancy are receiving prostate, breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings that are unlikely to benefit them, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/26/1.htm
26 Aug 2014
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