Search results for "Asthma"
Intertwining patients in their care management
Patient autonomy is the key to an app that puts patients in control of meeting their goals to reduce high blood pressure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/twine.htm
1 Mar 2015
Does ACA coverage really make a difference?
Patients with health insurance have better outcomes and enjoy better quality of life. The Affordable Care Act is offering more people access, even though cost-sharing may still put better care out of reach.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/washington.htm
1 Mar 2015
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
Need grows for antimicrobial stewardship
Internists looking for a career in a growth field could consider antimicrobial stewardship. One internist recounts the ups and downs of his chosen profession.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/antimicrobials.htm
1 Jul 2015
Asthma drug may improve control, reduce risk of exacerbations
Despite the results, the authors noted that which patients are more likely to respond to LTRAs remains unclear.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/22/1.htm
22 Sep 2015
New Patient FACTS resources now available to increase understanding of common health conditions
Topics include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, Lyme disease, migraine, osteoporosis, pneumonia, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/27/6.htm
27 Oct 2015
Wearable tech shows promise in clinical care
Smart watches and fitness trackers could offer a remote connection to patients, as well as a way of tracking their progress on meeting health goals. But their application depends on the patient and the physician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/technology.htm
1 Nov 2015
Fluticasone/salmeterol appears noninferior to fluticasone alone in patients with persistent asthma
An editorial said that the results of the industry-supported trial at first appear to be reassuring but questioned the exclusion of patients with life-threatening or unstable asthma.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/15/2.htm
15 Mar 2016
Allergies are on the rise, but so are treatments
Environmental allergies are becoming more prevalent, and fortunately, so are treatments, as internists and allergists recommend options from changing the immediate environment to immunotherapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/allergies.htm
1 May 2016
Incentives research must balance carrots and sticks
This issue covers topics such as offering incentives to help patients change their lifestyles, treating depression and its extensive influence on overall health, and new modalities for treating allergies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/editors.htm
1 May 2016