Search results for "Parkinson's disease"
Inappropriate medications prescribed in some Medicare patients with CKD, study finds
Over a third of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) enrolled in a Medicare plan's Medication Therapy Management program in 2018 received a prescription for at least one potentially inappropriate medication.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/5.htm
2 Feb 2021
Stepping up to treat osteoporosis
This month's issue addresses osteoporosis, transient ischemic attacks, and another edition of I.M. Ready columns for early career physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/stepping-up-to-treat-osteoporosis.htm
1 May 2023
Incorporating families into the care team
Involving one member of a patient's family can benefit the patient and boost work efficiency.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/incorporating-families-into-the-care-team.htm
1 Jul 2022
Tai chi appears to help balance in mild to moderate Parkinson's
Tai chi may help improve balance in patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/14/6.htm
14 Feb 2012
Help elderly patients catch their zzz's
Sleep problems are common, but not inevitable, as people age.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/help-elderly-patients-catch-their-zzzs.htm
1 Jan 2021
Early oral anticoagulation in afib may protect against dementia
Taking anticoagulant treatment at baseline was associated with a 29% lower risk of dementia than not receiving anticoagulant treatment and a 48% lower risk when analyzed on treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/31/1.htm
31 Oct 2017
Warning on an antipsychotic; generic rosuvastatin approval
This update covers new warnings on the entire class of opioids and approval of the first leadless pacemaker approved to treat heart rhythm disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2016
Sniffing out smell disorders
Awareness and early diagnosis are key to improving outcomes in cases of like anosmia and hyposmia, experts say.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/sniffing-out-smell-disorders.htm
1 Mar 2019
Details on second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine boosters
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/details-on-second-mrna-covid-19-vaccine-boosters.htm
1 May 2022
New cardiovascular indication approved for diabetes drug
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-cardiovascular-indication-approved-for-diabetes-drug.htm
1 Apr 2022