Search results for "Cancer"
Combined use of ED drugs, nitrates linked with worse outcomes in patients with CAD
Risks of myocardial infarction, heart failure, and mortality were significantly higher in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients taking nitrates and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction (ED) than in patients taking nitrates alone.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/16/2.htm
16 Jan 2024
Lung cancer screening led to more downstream procedures, complications in practice than in research
In clinical practice, 31.9% of patients screened for lung cancer underwent downstream imaging and 2.8% had downstream procedures. Those undergoing invasive procedures after abnormal findings had a 30.6% complication rate, compared to 17.7% in the National Lung Screening Trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/09/1.htm
9 Jan 2024
Tirzepatide for weight management, at-home STI tests
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/tirzepatide-for-weight-management-at-home-sti-tests.htm
1 Jan 2024
Problems with grateful patient programs
A recent position paper from ACP adds to the increasing scrutiny of institutions' current fundraising practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/problems-with-grateful-patient-programs.htm
1 Jan 2024
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of fatigue, joint and chest pain, sun sensitivity
A 25-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of fatigue, joint pain, sun sensitivity, and pleuritic chest pain. Medications are an oral contraceptive pill and as-needed naproxen. Following a physical exam and other lab results, what is the most appropriate test?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/mksap-quiz-6-month-history-of-fatigue-joint-and-chest-pain-sun-sensitivity.htm
1 Jan 2024
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of worsening dry cough
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-month history of worsening dry cough. He has no other symptoms. Following a physical exam, CT scan of the chest, and other procedures, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/19/3.htm
19 Dec 2023
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on controversies in colorectal cancer screening
A full recording of “Controversies in Colorectal Cancer Screening” is available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/12/5.htm
12 Dec 2023
Register now for ACP's and Annals of Internal Medicine's forum on controversies in colorectal cancer screening
A panel of experts will discuss colorectal cancer screening options based on diagnostic test accuracy, effectiveness, and potential harm during the virtual live event on Dec. 6 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. ET.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/21/5.htm
21 Nov 2023
Opioid use declined in chronic pain patients with no increase in nonpharmacologic therapy
Surveys from 2020 showed that about 1 in 4 adults with recent chronic pain reported using pharmacologic therapies only, showing a need to increase nonpharmacologic therapy use, according to the study authors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/21/1.htm
21 Nov 2023
Higher fecal hemoglobin concentration on FIT may support shorter screening interval
Patients with a hemoglobin concentration on fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) in the range directly below the positive result cutoff had significantly increased risk of adenoma on follow-up screening compared to those with lower results, a new analysis from Germany found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/07/2.htm
7 Nov 2023