Search results for "Physical activity"
Tread lightly: Discussing obesity difficult for internists
Internists are increasingly viewed as the first in line to tell patients that they are obese.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/obesity.htm
1 Jul 2011
How today's health care teams can play to win
Chronic, complex diseases require a team approach. The size of these teams is growing, as is the types of people involved in them. Internists must be key players to provide high-value, cost-conscious care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2011
Hypertension in young adulthood increases later mortality risk
Elevated blood pressure in early adulthood is associated with a greater risk of death decades later, including overall mortality and mortality from cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, although not from stroke, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/22/4.htm
22 Nov 2011
Task Force recommends obesity screening in adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a recommendation on screening for obesity in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/26/2.htm
26 Jun 2012
Guidance issued on educational, psychological interventions for ICD patients
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement on educational and psychological interventions for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/6.htm
2 Oct 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Cardiac risk reduction
A 62-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. Medical history is significant for a myocardial infarction 3 years ago, dyslipidemia, hypertension, tobacco use, and drinking two alcoholic drinks per day. What intervention offers the greatest cardiac risk reduction in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/20/3.htm
20 Nov 2012
ACP, other groups issue joint recommendations on stable ischemic heart disease
Two new clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing and treating stable ischemic heart disease (IHD) were released by a collaboration of medical organizations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/20/1.htm
20 Nov 2012
Increased walking impairment linked to higher mortality risk in PAD
Patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) whose walking ability decreased over a two-year period had a higher risk for death, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/05/5.htm
5 Mar 2013
Learn to see signs of an often fatal disease
Pulmonary arterial hypertension can be recognized and treated. But it remains a diagnosis that is often missed, and the delay can lead to a rapidly progressing and fatal outcome. Learn the signs beyond a patient who reports “being out of breath.”.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/pulmonology.htm
1 Apr 2013
Work-life balance easily upset, tough to restore
Doctors sometimes struggle with their own poor health choices, as busy days in the office are carried home. Burnout, depression and stress can lead to smoking, drinking and weight gain. Find a balance that works.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/work-life.htm
1 Apr 2013