Search results for "Chronic Diseases"
Muddled guidance at menopause
I regret to say that, accordingly, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is poised to muddle the management of symptoms, and chronic disease risk at menopause. ... How did a mix of benefits and harms, no overall mortality difference,
October 2020
QD: News Every Day--Minimum exercise levels may not be enough to prevent weight gain
Minimum exercise recommendations meant to prevent some chronic illnesses may not be enough to prevent weight gain, a study found. ... 150 min of weekly moderate activity lower the risk of chronic diseases and mortality.”.
October 2020
Excessive consults stem from lack of time for primary care
The pressure to see patients every 15 minutes does not leave much time to work complex diagnoses or manage chronic diseases. ... Further, patients often have multiple problems or chronic diseases, and so are often referred to multiple consultants, a
October 2009
QD: News Every Day--Start talking to patients about obesity, because treatments work
They are only now being reimbursed by Medicare for counseling. The experience of Canadians mirrors that of American physicians, reports a new study in the March issue of Chronic Diseases and
October 2020
QD: News Every Day--Tread lightly on adjusting inpatients’ drug regimens for chronic conditions
QD: News Every Day--Tread lightly on adjusting inpatients’ drug regimens for chronic conditions. ... Determining whether acute control of chronic disease benefits the patient’s near-term health is essential.
October 2020
QD: News Every Day--Opioids for abdominal pain doubles in a decade
Of these, more than 55 million weighted visits were for chronic abdominal pain. ... Of the total visits for chronic abdominal pain, 10.1% (95% CI, 8.1% to 12.1%) received at least one opioid prescription.
October 2020
From policy to results: How does it all come together?
The PCMH pilot tests are showing great promise in improving care of patients with chronic diseases while providing more financial support to physicians participating in them, but they have yet to ... Yet our efforts to improve care for patients with
March 2016
Physician burnout and suicide
tweaked by organizations charged with optimal care for chronic diseases.
October 2020
The doctor-patient relationship: Is there an app for that?
Artificial organs created in 3-D printers. • Miniature cameras journeying through the digestive tract, circulatory system, and major organs delivering customized treatment for various diseases. • ... Smart phone analysis of saliva sample which will
October 2020
Our health, on fire: the #UseWhatWeKnow campaign
What we know about health promotion, disease prevention, sustainable weight control, and lifestyle as medicine is enough to prevent 80% of all chronic disease and premature death. ... preventable chronic diseases reduce lives to ash and cinder.
October 2020