Search results for "Cardiovascular Disease"
Help COPD patients with more probing care
Patients with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can sometimes hide in plain sight.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/help-copd-patients-with-more-probing-care.htm
1 Sep 2022
Studies evaluate effects of tea, alcohol consumption on long-term health
Consumption of black tea was associated with lower mortality risk over about a decade, while reducing alcohol consumption from heavy levels to moderate or mild is associated with lower rates of overall and alcohol-related cancer.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/30/1.htm
30 Aug 2022
Medication adherence affecting cardiovascular outcomes even in clinical trials
Two new analyses of recent cardiology trials highlighted the prevalence and potential adverse effects of nonadherence to medications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/16/2.htm
16 Aug 2022
Individualize behavioral counseling in those without CVD risk factors, USPSTF says
In an update consistent with its 2017 recommendation, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that clinicians individualize the use of behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthy diet and physical activity in adults without risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/02/4.htm
2 Aug 2022
Vitamin D did not lower fracture risk in generally healthy patients, study finds
A new analysis of a large trial found no difference in total fractures, nonvertebral fractures, or hip fractures by whether men 50 years of age or older and women 55 years of age or older were randomized to vitamin D or placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/02/1.htm
2 Aug 2022
AHA scientific statement looks at preventing, managing falls
Physicians should ask patients and relatives about previous falls, review use of medications and alcohol, and conduct a basic physical assessment, among other recommendations, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/5.htm
31 May 2022
Exercise may boost kidney function in sedentary older adults
Patients randomized to a physical activity and exercise intervention had statistically significantly lower decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate over two years versus those who received health education, a recent analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/4.htm
10 May 2022
Tailoring diabetes screening by race, ethnicity may lead to earlier diagnosis
Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to determine the body mass index and age thresholds for diabetes screening in major racial/ethnic minority populations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/1.htm
10 May 2022
Factoring drug costs into diabetes decisions
A sizable number of patients with diabetes do not consistently fill their prescriptions or take less than the prescribed amount due to costs, but there are ways to make it easier on a patient's pocketbook.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/factoring-drug-costs-into-diabetes-decisions.htm
1 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for osteoporosis
A 78-year-old woman is evaluated for osteoporosis. She was diagnosed 5 years ago following a fragility fracture in the left hip. Following medical treatment and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/19/3.htm
19 Apr 2022