Search results for "Asthma"
MKSAP Quiz: daily cough without specific triggers
For arthritis, opioids present increased relative risk compared to NSAIDsOpioids for nonmalignant pain have different adverse event profiles
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/21/3.htm
21 Dec 2010
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
Combination therapy for COPD associated with better outcomes
A combination of a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy was associated with a lower risk of death or hospitalization among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with asthma, compared with LABAs alone, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/23/1.htm
23 Sep 2014
ACIP recommends seasonal flu vaccine for almost everyone
FDA reviewing safety of HIV drug combo Asthma drugs get risk management program
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/6.htm
2 Mar 2010
Internal medicine can slow climate change, improve health
ACP is once again proactively addressing an issue of importance to human health: climate change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2016
MKSAP Quiz: 5-week history of spots in the mouth and throat
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated for a 5-week history of whitish spots in the mouth and the back of the throat and discomfort with swallowing solid foods. This is her first episode of these symptoms. She has had no mouth pain, trouble ingesting liquids or pills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chills, sweats, or skin problems. She has a 3-year history of HIV infection and also has moderately severe asthma, which is now well controlled with inhaled medications that were recently prescribed. Whitish plaques are seen on the palate and posterior pharynx. What is the most appropriate management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/3.htm
19 Nov 2013
Details on second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosters
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/details-on-second-mrna-covid-19-vaccine-boosters.htm
1 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Asthma exacerbation in a 35-year-old woman
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 35-year-old woman who presents to an urgent care center for an acute exacerbation of asthma.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/02/3.htm
2 Apr 2013
Preprocedural statins reduce risk of postprocedure cardiovascular events
Tiotropium improves asthma symptoms as well as salmeterol
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/28/5.htm
28 Sep 2010
Internists healing tsunami's aftereffects
Six months after an earthquake and tsunami, Japan's populace and its clinicians are sizing up the long-term health effects of the physical injuries, the mental trauma and the damage to the nation's health care facilities. Internists describe the aftermath in their own words.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/japan.htm
1 Sep 2011