Search results for "Mental Health"
Diabetes remission through diet may be doable, with support
Dietary interventions may be able to send type 2 diabetes into remission, and intensive lifestyle interventions with some help from modern technology means more patients may now have the support they need to accomplish this.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/diabetes-remission-through-diet-may-be-doable-with-support.htm
1 May 2018
Website launched for ACP partner program to help combat opioid crisis
ACP will offer expertise on using a quality improvement framework to reduce opioid use, support local and regional participation in the program, and serve in an advisory capacity for the broader program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/15/5.htm
15 May 2018
Mission and purpose can counter feelings of burnout
ACP's president discusses physician burnout and the College's efforts to address it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/mission-and-purpose-can-counter-feelings-of-burnout.htm
1 Jun 2018
Long-term weight loss of at least 20% helps improve outcomes in overweight, obese patients with knee osteoarthritis
Overweight and obese adults with pain and radiographically confirmed knee osteoarthritis who had participated in the Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis study were characterized according to their weight loss over 18 months: less than 5%, at least 5%, at least 10%, and at least 20%.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/26/4.htm
26 Jun 2018
‘Wearables' warrant wary expectations
Medical-grade wearable technology will be a $24 billion market by 2022, and the market is predicted to shift from recreational use toward disease diagnosis and management.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/wearables-warrant-wary-expectations.htm
1 Jul 2018
Learn the warning signs for elder abuse, neglect
Only two of every 10 cases of elder abuse in the U.S. are detected annually. Learn the warning signs that may be present during an office visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/learn-the-warning-signs-for-elder-abuse-neglect.htm
1 Jul 2018
Updated recommendations issued on ART for HIV infection
Antiretroviral therapy is recommended for almost all patients with HIV infection as soon as possible after diagnosis, and for initial therapy, an integrase strand transfer inhibitor plus two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors is generally recommended.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/31/1.htm
31 Jul 2018
Guideline updated for treating adult patients with congenital heart disease
An updated guideline retains the original's classification of adult congenital heart disease patients based on structural complexity of the disease but takes into account patients' functional status and other factors, including the presence of cardiovascular and noncardiovascular problems.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/21/2.htm
21 Aug 2018
Breaking barriers to buprenorphine
Despite heightened awareness of the opioid crisis, treatment still eludes many patients who are struggling with addiction.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/breaking-barriers-to-buprenorphine.htm
1 Sep 2018
Large valsartan recall, new warnings for fluoroquinolones
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/large-valsartan-recall-new-warnings-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
1 Sep 2018