Search results for "Cough"
Inappropriate antibiotic use for acute bronchitis decreased with decision support
Decision support resulted in less inappropriate use of antibiotics for acute bronchitis in primary care, a recent study showed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/29/4.htm
29 Jan 2013
Get rid of GERD without unneeded costs, tests
Gastroesophageal reflux disease can be diagnosed in the office, without the need for expensive tests such as endoscopy. Learn how to make the right diagnosis while avoiding confounding symptoms that might steer a patient toward the wrong specialist.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/GERD.htm
1 Jun 2014
New warning for testosterone, approval for inhaled insulin
This update covers a revised warning on testosterone products about the risk of venous thromboembolism, and approval of a fast-acting inhaled insulin to treat diabetes in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2014
Start with bloodwork to diagnose anemia
Anemia is fairly common, but its many etiologies complicate diagnosis. It affects more than one in five black and Hispanic people, one in 10 seniors and one in five of those over the age of 85. Learn how to fine-tune the diagnosis to best help patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/anemia.htm
1 Mar 2013
GERD guidelines establish diagnosis, management options
The American Gastroenterological Society issued guidelines for the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/12/1.htm
12 Mar 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Abrupt onset of chest pain
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated for the abrupt onset of right-sided pleuritic chest pain and moderate dyspnea seemingly triggered by an episode of vigorous coughing during symptoms typical of an upper respiratory infection. She smokes and has COPD. On physical examination, she appears uncomfortable but is not in respiratory distress. Pulmonary examination is significant for a prolonged expiratory phase but no wheeze; breath sounds are symmetrical bilaterally. In addition to hospital admission, what is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/mksap.htm
1 Jul 2013
New warning on NSAIDs; drug approved for flu exposures
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/new-warning-on-nsaids-drug-approved-for-flu-exposures.htm
1 Jan 2021
More compounded products recalled, diabetes drug approved
This regulatory update covers a recall of a compounding pharmacy's products due to mold and approval of a sodium-glucose co-transporter for diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2013
‘Discontinued’ medications a problem when using EHRs
Physicians who wonder why a patient is still taking a discontinued medication might look to their EHRs for the answer. Unlike with new prescriptions, a doctor's orders to stop a drug usually aren't automatically transmitted to pharmacies. This widespread problem requires an old-fashioned solution: talking to patients to ensure they know what medications they are meant to be taking.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/prescribing.htm
1 Apr 2013
Weight-loss drug and at-home HIV test approved
This regulatory update covers approval of lorcaserin HCl for chronic weight management, as well as a new at-home mouth swab test for HIV 1 and 2.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2012