Search results for "Colonoscopy"
Priming to diagnose an atypical case, avoid representativeness
A patient's deteriorating mental health status points to an underlying cause. But it takes “priming” for an endocrinologist to look for the right diagnosis despite the lack of a prototype case.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/mindful.htm
1 Jul 2011
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond about bedside vs. scanning and how to take blood pressure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/letters.htm
1 Sep 2011
Aspirin may benefit patients at high risk for colorectal cancer
Patients at high risk for colorectal cancer because of Lynch syndrome, also called hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer, may benefit from long-term daily aspirin therapy, according to a recent analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/08/1.htm
8 Nov 2011
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
Further evidence indicates screening colonoscopy reduces mortality and may detect more adenomas than fecal occult blood testing
Two new studies provided evidence of colonoscopy's effectiveness at detecting cancer and reducing mortality.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/28/5.htm
28 Feb 2012
ACP issues guideline on colorectal cancer screening
A new guidance statement developed by ACP offers recommendations on when to screen patients for colorectal cancer.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/06/1.htm
6 Mar 2012
Laxative-free CT colonography may be acceptable alternative for cancer screening
Colon cancer screening with laxative-free computed tomographic colonography offers a better experience for patients and may be an acceptable alternate method, a new study indicates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/4.htm
15 May 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
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of bloating and abdominal cramping
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 25-year-old woman for a 2-year history of almost daily bloating and lower abdominal cramping.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/03/3.htm
3 Jul 2012
HIV prophylaxis and new weight loss drug approved
This regulatory update covers label changes for dalfampridine and approvals for the first generic versions of montelukast sodium for asthma.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2012