Search results for "Depression"
ACP launches Depression Care Guide
ACP's new free Depression Care Guide is an evidence-based, online resource that provides concise, practical information and strategies to enable physicians and other health professionals to reduce the treatment gaps that exist for depression care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/20/6.htm
20 Dec 2011
Antidepressants no easy fix in primary care
Is depression on the rise, or just the prescriptions for it? Primary care is poised to play a bigger role in mental health care, and that puts an educational burden on internists to learn the proper role of medications.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/antidepressants.htm
1 Jan 2012
The politics of health care
What could state legislation mean to physicians as they discuss culturally controversial but clinically important issues with patients?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/editors.htm
1 Jan 2012
The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The January issue of ACP Internist includes stories on politics and medicine and antidepressants in primary care, as well as a new column on framing risk and benefits of treatments.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/10/8.htm
10 Jan 2012
Antidepressants work for patients with comorbidities
Patients with comorbidities can be safely and effectively treated for major depressive disorder (MDD) with antidepressants, even combination therapy, with no more adverse effects than their healthier counterparts, researchers concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/24/5.htm
24 Jan 2012
Sexual activity safe for most CVD patients
Most patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) can safely engage in sexual activity, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/31/5.htm
31 Jan 2012
Sleep disorders may be overlooked on exams
Experts want sleep habits considered as a vital sign. Sleep problems are important in themselves and can also have consequences on other major comorbidities such as mood disorders, diabetes and hypertension.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/sleep.htm
1 Feb 2012
Medicare pays for annual depression screening
One in six seniors suffers from depression. That rises to one in four with comorbidities. Tools and screens are available to help internists integrate this new focus of care into a practice routine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/tips.htm
1 Mar 2012
Four more screening, counseling services covered by Medicare
Alcohol, depression, sexually transmitted diseases and obesity therapy are now covered within the primary care setting. Learn how to incorporate these into a practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/coding.htm
1 Mar 2012
New pneumonia vaccine option for patients over 50
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2012