Search results for "healthy"
Physicians self-report overuse of ovarian cancer screening while recommended cancer screening remains underused
Many physicians report screening low- and medium-risk women for ovarian cancer despite evidence-based guidelines recommending against routine screening, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/07/1.htm
7 Feb 2012
Trichomoniasis is unpopular, underdiagnosed, expert says
A neglected disease of poverty gets little attention, yet it's more common than better-known diseases and has serious consequences. Fortunately, once diagnosed, the treatment is simple and inexpensive.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/trichomoniasis.htm
1 Mar 2012
States eye health care reform if federal law is overturned
The Supreme Court is ruling on the constitutionality of health care reform, leaving states in the position of having to plan for any eventuality. Letting the states take the lead in health care reform remains a viable option.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/washington.htm
1 May 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Petechial rash of the lower limbs
A 29-year-old woman is evaluated for a petechial rash of the lower extremities of 3 weeks' duration. The patient reports no bleeding problems except for recent, occasional bleeding from her gums after brushing. Physician examination reveals petechiae limited mainly to both lower extremities, with a few spots noted on her forearms and abdomen. What is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2012
Fighting obesity means fighting evolution's urges to gorge
Physicians seeking to counsel patients on weight management need to start early, be proactive and discuss activity and nutrition at every visit, said one presenter at Internal Medicine 2012.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/obesity.htm
1 Jun 2012
ACP joins Million Hearts Campaign
ACP has joined the Million Hearts Campaign, an initiative that aims to prevent a million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/11.htm
5 Jun 2012
Task Force recommends obesity screening in adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a recommendation on screening for obesity in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/2.htm
26 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: History of diffuse headache, fatigue
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for a 2-day history of diffuse headache, fatigue, and gingival bleeding on brushing her teeth. She is otherwise healthy. She is alert and oriented but reports having a headache. Petechiae that had gone unnoticed by the patient are visible on the lower extremities. What is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/mksap.htm
1 Jul 2012
Baby boomers' health isn't what they expect
The normal aspects of aging will place extraordinary demands on the health care system as the baby boomers enter their retirement years. Sheer numbers, coupled with high expectations of this population, pose a problem for primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/boomers.htm
1 Jul 2012
Advance directives are the beginning of care, not the end
Despite the best planning, patients may change their minds at the end of life once they recognize their unique situations and their sometimes surprising decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/gray.htm
1 Jul 2012