Search results for "Lung cancer"
More recalls, information on impurity found in ARBs
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/more-recalls-information-on-impurity-found-in-arbs.htm
1 Jan 2019
In the News
The latest news and clinical studies affecting internal medicine, from the files of ACP InternistWeekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/in-the-news.htm
1 Jun 2009
Talking points on palliative care address public, patients
Experts decry “death panels” as a step backward for the public perception of palliative care. Clarifying its scope would help the profession move forward, according to speakers at a recent conference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/conference.htm
1 Jun 2011
USPSTF recommends annual CT for patients at high risk of lung cancer
Patients at high risk for lung cancer should be screened annually with low-dose computed tomography (CT), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently recommended.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/07/2.htm
7 Jan 2014
LUNG CANCER SCREENING cited the harms and costs of ...
LUNG CANCER SCREENING. cited the harms and costs of screening, andthe reliance on a single study, the NLST, forevidence of benefit. ... E-mail: jean.rollins@borgess.com. Classified Advertising. Lung cancer continued from page 14. Answer: YohimbeThe bark of the yohimbe tree contains.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/acpi-201403-puzzle_t2.pdf
25 Feb 2014
New analysis looks at lung cancer screening for Medicare patients
Screening Medicare patients for lung cancer results in more false positives, but also a better positive predictive value, than screening younger patients, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/09/1.htm
9 Sep 2014
ACCP recommends screening for lung cancer in high-risk patients
The American College of Chest Physicians recommends screening high-risk patients for lung cancer, according to an updated clinical practice guideline released last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/14/4.htm
14 May 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Renal symptoms following squamous-cell lung cancer resection
Antidepressant may weaken effect of tamoxifen in patients with breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/3.htm
16 Feb 2010
PERSPECTIVES 4 ACPINTERNIST Our featured stories this month tackle ...
To continue our pulmonary theme, one of our inside features examines the potentiallink between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and lung disease. ... What do you think about e-cigarettes? How have you addressed the new guidanceon lung cancer screening?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/acpi-201403-puzzle_t1.pdf
25 Feb 2014
Screening X-rays don't reduce lung cancer mortality
Annual screening with chest radiographs over a four-year period did not reduce lung cancer mortality compared with usual care, according to researchers analyzing results of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/01/2.htm
1 Nov 2011