Search results for "Epilepsy"
ACGME recommends restricting first-years to 16 duty hours per day
MKSAP Quiz: Maintenance of epilepsy drug
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/2.htm
29 Jun 2010
Meta-analysis finds telemonitoring beneficial
Meds don't increase suicide risk for epileptics, but may for depressed
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/10/4.htm
10 Aug 2010
Take a tiered approach to CVD
Primary care physicians' efforts are paying off as they promote primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, even in a time-pressed visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/take-a-tiered-approach-to-cvd.htm
1 Feb 2022
Bisphosphonates not associated with femoral fractures, study suggests
MKSAP Quiz: recurrent visual disturbance, headache
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/2.htm
30 Mar 2010
Societies stress shared decision making in updated lipids performance measures
Better patient outcomes are realized only if patients agree with, act on, and adhere to their doctors' advice for 5 to 10 years, but up to half of patients stop statins at 1 to 2 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/15/5.htm
15 Dec 2015
Internists can help with alcohol misuse
New legislation in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that insurance plans cover alcohol treatment as an essential health care benefit, prompting internists to integrate care for alcohol use disorders into their practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/alcohol.htm
1 Oct 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 10-year history of fear and anxiety
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for a 10-year history of recurrent episodes of acute-onset feelings of fear and anxiety. These episodes initially occurred approximately 4 times per year but for the past 3 months have been occurring once or twice per month, especially when she is under stress. She describes the episodes as paroxysmal attacks of fear and anxiety associated with a dry mouth and a consistent “roller coaster” sensation in her stomach that typically last 15 seconds to 1 minute. Following a physical exam, brain MRI, and electroencephalogram, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/21/3.htm
21 Jun 2016
Diabetes Collaborative Registry seeks primary care participants
The first 10 practices to sign up for the Diabetes Collaborative Registry will also have the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 for their practices.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/14/5.htm
14 Jul 2015
Call for spring 2016 Board of Governors resolutions
The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the spring 2016 Board of Governors meeting is Oct. 7, 2015.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/04/5.htm
4 Aug 2015
No easy ‘off switch’ for low back pain
There's no easy way to cure low back pain, but recommending a mix of therapies along with a dose of reassurance can often provide patients a measure of relief.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/no-easy-off-switch-for-low-back-pain.htm
1 Nov 2022