Search results for "Acupuncture"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for dyspnea
A 79-year-old man is evaluated for dyspnea that has been worsening insidiously over the past year. He has an 8-year history of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with no exacerbations in the past year. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/29/3.htm
29 Aug 2023
Complementary, integrative health services increasing in VA system
Use of complementary and integrative therapies, such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, and yoga, increased 70% over a three-year period in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system after their availability was expanded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/06/5.htm
6 Dec 2022
No easy ‘off switch’ for low back pain
There's no easy way to cure low back pain, but recommending a mix of therapies along with a dose of reassurance can often provide patients a measure of relief.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/no-easy-off-switch-for-low-back-pain.htm
1 Nov 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for low back pain
A 47-year-old man is evaluated for low back pain. The pain began 5 days ago while he was playing basketball. It is localized to the lumbar back and does not radiate. The patient is unable to sit or stand for long periods, but the pain improves when lying down. After a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/17/4.htm
17 May 2022
Acupuncture may improve symptoms of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
A trial in China found significantly more symptom improvements among men randomized to 20 sessions of acupuncture over eight weeks compared to those who received sham treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/17/2.htm
17 Aug 2021
Handling hoarseness, hearing problems in primary care
Internists can help patients cope with common ENT conditions like hoarseness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/handling-hoarseness-hearing-problems-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2021
High-dose opioid use dropping in the VA, but opioids frequently discontinued involuntarily, studies find
Recent studies from the Veterans Health Administration looked at voluntary and involuntary opioid reduction; high-dose, long-term opioid therapy; and quality improvement efforts for opioid use disorder treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/10/2.htm
10 Nov 2020
Acupuncture may offer some relief for postprandial distress syndrome, study finds
Patients were significantly more likely to report that their postprandial distress syndrome “extremely improved” or “improved” if they received acupuncture for 12 weeks rather than a sham treatment, a Chinese study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/12/4.htm
12 May 2020
And the winner is …
ACP Internist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/16/7.htm
16 Jul 2019
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP Internist Weekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/09/7.htm
9 Jul 2019