Search results for "Geriatrics"
Two antidepressants ineffective for depression in patients with dementia
Sertraline (Zoloft) or mirtazapine (Remeron) was not better than placebo for depression in Alzheimer's disease, and both drugs were associated with higher rates of nausea and drowsiness, a British study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/26/2.htm
26 Jul 2011
How your patient's ‘bucket list’ can help guide care
One researcher believes that learning about patients' future goals can help internists guide care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/how-your-patients-bucket-lists-can-help-guide-care.htm
1 Jun 2018
USPSTF finds insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for cognitive decline
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) found insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening with formal screening instruments for cognitive decline in adults over the age of 65 in the primary care setting who have no signs of impairment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/25/4.htm
25 Mar 2014
Many more elderly people could benefit from drugs to prevent heart disease
Preventive treatments for cardiovascular disease may be underutilized in older patients. Although age and gender inequalities are known to exist for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, whether this pertains to interventions focused toward preventing heart disease is less clear.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/4.htm
17 Jul 2012
New ABIM leader looks forward to changes, challenges
The American Board of Internal Medicine's incoming president and CEO discusses his medical career and personal influences.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/profile.htm
1 Jun 2013
Obituaries
Obituaries for Jose A. Filos-Diaz, MACP, Allan L. Goulding, FACP, and Raymond H. Murray, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/obituaries.htm
1 Nov 2009
Nominees named for College Officer, Treasurer and Regents
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians placed in nomination candidates for leadership positions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/regents.htm
1 Nov 2012
Letters to the Editor
ACP members take the organization to task for its positions on modifying reimbursement to doctors, and the organization's legislative leader offers a wider viewpoint on the issue in response.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/letters.htm
1 Sep 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
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for Officer and Regent positions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/officers.htm
1 Nov 2016