Search results for "Procedures"
Waxman Teaching Scholarship applications now being accepted
Chief residents who are also Resident/Fellow Members of ACP are eligible to apply.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/15/6.htm
15 Sep 2015
Specialty organizations highlight lists of common tests and interventions that should be questioned
Several medical organizations released lists of tests or procedures that might be overused in clinical practice, as part of the Choosing Wisely initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/2.htm
26 Feb 2013
Is your practice ‘remote monitoring’ ready?
Adding telehealth to a practice can lower health care costs, expand the patient database, and offer flexible working conditions for physicians and staff.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/is-your-practice-remote-monitoring-ready.htm
1 Jan 2020
PCSK9 inhibitor appears more effective than ezetimibe for short-term LDL lowering in small, randomized trial
The authors of an accompanying editorial noted that PCSK9 inhibitors like evolocumab are not approved for the indication in the trial and have not yet been shown to reduce cardiovascular events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/5.htm
5 Apr 2016
Simple screening tool assesses frailty in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome
The highest category of scores for the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome was associated with increased comorbidity, longer lengths of stay, and fewer procedures and was independently associated with mortality, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/6.htm
19 Nov 2013
Arthroscopic surgery may not benefit patients with degenerative knee disease
Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee disease yields “small inconsequential benefit” in middle-aged and older adults and is associated with harms, the authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/23/1.htm
23 Jun 2015
ACP signs on to ethics code for interactions with companies
ACP signed on to the Code for Interactions with Companies, released April 21 by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS). The code guides medical societies in developing policies and procedures that safeguard the independence and transparency of their programs, policies and advocacy positions in relationships with industry.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/11.htm
4 May 2010
Warning on NSAIDs; new schizophrenia drug approved
This update covers a strengthened warning on NSAIDs and a new drug to treat schizophrenia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2015
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond about managing depression and obtaining prior authorization.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/letters.htm
1 Jul 2016
Colorectal screening methods debated
The prevention successes achieved by colorectal cancer screening have been well documented, but the debate persists regarding to what extent should doctors insist on colonoscopy, rather than allowing patients to select a method that they are more likely to consistently follow.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/06/colorectal.htm
1 Jun 2016