Search results for "Steroids"
PPI's benefits can outweigh their possible risks
The key to proper use of proton-pump inhibitors is monitoring patients closely to determine if they are benefitting from long-term therapy, or could potentially discontinue or reduce their dose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/PPIs.htm
1 Oct 2012
Screen for cardiovascular risk factors in Cushing's patients who use glucocorticoids
People who use glucocorticoids and exhibit iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome should be aggressively targeted for early screening and management of cardiovascular risk factors, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/07/4.htm
7 Aug 2012
Intranasal corticosteroids may help symptoms in acute sinusitis
Intranasal corticosteroids may help relieve symptoms in acute sinusitis, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/22/4.htm
22 May 2012
New guidelines released on lupus nephritis
The American College of Rheumatology released new guidelines last week on the screening, treatment and management of lupus nephritis, the first to specifically cover this topic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/2.htm
15 May 2012
National Quality Forum endorses preventive care and screening measures
The National Quality Forum (NQF) has recently endorsed 19 quality measures related to preventive care and screening.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/11.htm
15 May 2012
Bed bug infestations can bring itchy, stressed patients
A surge in bed bug infestations leads internists to look for warning signs: not just rashes, but recent travel, confirmation by an exterminator, and bullous reactions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/bedbugs.htm
1 May 2012
Guideline issued on sudden hearing loss
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Foundation recently released a guideline on diagnosis, management and follow-up of sudden hearing loss in adults.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/13/6.htm
13 Mar 2012
MKSAP Quiz: infertility
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 25-year-old man with a 2-year history of infertility.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/25/3.htm
25 Oct 2011
Vulvovaginal disorders common but commonly misdiagnosed
Nearly one in eight women have chronic vaginal pain. Although there's a lack of regular training in internal medicine, the gold standards for diagnosis remain the history and physical, pH and saline wet mount, and a whiff test and biopsy (if indicated).
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/vaginal.htm
1 Jun 2011
Induction of oral steroids before topical steroids may help chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Jantoven and other meds recalledNew home health rules to be enforced starting April 1
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/01/6.htm
1 Mar 2011