Search results for "Migraine"
Caring for patients in the shadows
This issue also covers suicide prevention, e-consultations, and new treatments for migraines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/caring-for-patients-in-the-shadows.htm
1 Oct 2018
Keys to taking a neurological history
The most powerful tool in neurology is the history and physical exam, including the requirement that patients walk in the presence of neurologists, in order to better understand symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/neurology.htm
1 Jul 2016
New Patient FACTS resources now available to increase understanding of common health conditions
Topics include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, Lyme disease, migraine, osteoporosis, pneumonia, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/27/6.htm
27 Oct 2015
FDA proposes new category of OTC hearing aids
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/fda-proposes-new-category-of-otc-hearing-aids.htm
1 Jan 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Counseling regarding contraceptives
A 19-year-old woman is seen for counseling regarding contraceptives. Medical history is unremarkable; she is nulliparous and has never taken prescription contraceptives. Her father had a pulmonary embolism at age 47 years, which was associated with arthroscopic knee surgery, and her 23-year-old sister experienced a deep venous thrombosis 3 weeks after delivering her first child. The patient does not smoke and takes no medications. Which contraceptive method would be most appropriate for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/23/3.htm
23 Jan 2018
Evidence-based tips for common illnesses
Much of the time physicians spend on patients' paperwork is uncompensated, but insurers usually will reimburse physicians for filling out forms, such as home health plans and copying medical records, that require a significant investment of time.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/tips.htm
1 Jul 2008
MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of recurrent headache
A 28-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of recurrent headache that occurs several times per month and lasts 12 to 24 hours. He describes the headache as a bilateral frontal pressure associated with nasal congestion and sensitivity to light, sound, and smell. The pain is generally moderate in intensity but worsens when he bends forward or exercises and has caused him to miss 3 days of work recently. Following a physical exam and neurological exam, what is the most appropriate management of this patient's disorder?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/02/3.htm
2 Jun 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Worsening headaches
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for progressively worsening headaches that began intermittently 6 months ago and became daily 3 months ago. The patient describes bilateral “vise-like” pain that is steady, moderate in intensity, and unaffected by physical activity. She also has experienced brief, temporal, sharp pains and a few episodes of transient binocular visual dimming. Following a physical exam, funduscopy, MRI, and lumbar puncture, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/mksap-quiz-worsening-headaches.htm
1 Apr 2018
The most promising drugs in the pipeline for primary care
An expert sorts through the drug research pipeline to find novel medicines that are relevant to internal medicine, including rivaroxaban for VTE, telcagepant for migraines and anacetrapib for increasing HDL.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/sgim-drugs.htm
1 Jul 2009
Migraineurs may have more risk of hemorrhagic stroke
People with migraine may have an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke, especially women younger than 45, a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/08/5.htm
8 Oct 2013