Search results for "Lipids"
Internist follow-up key for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer survivors may recover from their illness only to face the same diseases as their “well” peers, such as hypertension and diabetes. Experts suggest a shared care model to keep breast cancer survivors healthy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/breast.htm
1 May 2009
Dermatology lessons learned, warts and all
A crowded and popular scientific session at Internal Medicine 2009 outlines the essentials of psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea and warts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/dermatology.htm
1 Jun 2009
Obituaries
Included in this month's listings are former ACP President Ralph O. Wallerstein, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/obituaries.htm
1 Jul 2009
Collaboration key to post-stroke follow-up
Post-stroke care often fragments after patients leave the hospital. Patients being treated by specialists should keep the primary care physician at the center of their follow-up regimen.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/stroke.htm
1 Oct 2009
Rethinking the value of the annual exam
Patients expect it and internists won't let it go. But does the evidence support the need for the periodic health exam? Experts weigh in on the value of regularly seeing a patient on a preventive basis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/annual.htm
1 Jan 2010
Expert explains thyroid diagnosis, treatment and common red flags
The estimate that 25 million people have thyroid problems would double if the normal range was adjusted, as some medical societies suggest. In this Web-only feature, Victor Bernet, FACP, the author of MKSAP 15's chapter on disorders of the thyroid gland, offers his insights into management.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/01/thyroid.htm
1 Jan 2010
Letters to the Editor
A reader offer support for the evidence base for nutritional supplements, while another cites anecdotal evidence on the benefits of fasting.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/letters.htm
1 Feb 2010
Internists should follow up with prostate cancer patients receiving ADT
Some H1N1 vaccine to expire next week Didanosine gets labeling change Hemodialysis system recalled
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/5.htm
9 Feb 2010
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the ACP InternistWeekly item about lower pay driving physicians to cut their hours, and to the cover story that questioned the value of the annual physical exam.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/letters.htm
1 Apr 2010
Modeling study suggests diabetes screening cost-effective starting between 30 and 45
Modeling study suggests diabetes screening cost-effective starting between 30 and 45States' medical boards increased disciplinary actions in 2009
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/06/1.htm
6 Apr 2010