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Better treatment, low awareness for hepatitis C
Amid rising rates of long-term hepatitis C infection, particularly among older populations, better treatments are able to treat the condition. But first, patients have to know they have it, and internists have to be able to recognize the diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/hepatitis.htm
1 Jul 2012
Risk of financial abuse in elders should draw internists' attention
An expert counsels internists to consider screening their elderly patients for financial abuses, from investment scams to pressure from family members. Doctors can partner with financial experts to prevent financial exploitation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/geriatrics.htm
1 Jul 2012
Young women hit, and hurt by, urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects young, nulligravid women and significantly impacts their psychological well-being, a recent survey found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/2.htm
17 Jul 2012
Benzodiazepines may confer dementia risk for elderly patients
Patients who started taking benzodiazepines after age 65 had a greater risk of developing dementia than those who never used the drugs, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/2.htm
2 Oct 2012
Generic pioglitazone, new HIV combination pill approved
This regulatory update covers approvals of the first generic form of pioglitazone and a combination form of emtricitabine, tonofavir and two new drugs for patients new to HIV treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2012
Expanding Medicaid is the right thing to do for public health
Expanding Medicaid will be a state-by-state effort on the part of ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/presidents.htm
1 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: New patient with Parkinson diagnosis
A 50-year-old man is seen for a new-patient evaluation. He reports a recent diagnosis of Parkinson disease. From a list of symptoms, which is most suggestive of atypical parkinsonism syndrome?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/11/3.htm
11 Dec 2012
Finesse required to treat anxiety in the elderly
Elderly patients may have many concerns on their mind. Maintaining their independence and managing their finances are two. But when does worry become anxiety? And how can internists not only manage chronic diseases but also ensure that patients are able to care for themselves?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/elderly.htm
1 Jan 2013
A few tips can improve older patients' memory
Most complaints of memory problems aren't related to cognitive impairments, and as such they can be alleviated with a few simple tips.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/memory.htm
1 Jan 2013
Taking a drink: what patients should know
Alcohol is associated with so many benefits and harms that it's hard to know where to start talking to patients about using it. One place might be alcohol misuse and abuse. Teach patients where they fall on the continuum of drinking behavior.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/alcohol.htm
1 Jan 2013