Search results for "Supplements"
Every-other-day iron supplementation may offer better absorption
Two open-label randomized controlled trials assessed iron absorption in iron-depleted women.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/17/2.htm
17 Oct 2017
Updated warnings on fluoroquinolones, new diabetes drug
This column reviews a warning on fluoroquinolones with a risk of disabling and potentially permanent side effects, as well as approval of an injection to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2016
IDSA offers guidance on managing drug interactions with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) listed six steps to help clinicians prescribe the COVID-19 medication while minimizing interaction risks. Other recent research looked at neuropsychiatric conditions after COVID-19 and hospital profits during the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/17/2.htm
17 May 2022
Two-thirds of adverse drug event hospitalizations in elderly linked to four drugs
Just four drugs were involved in more than two-thirds of the hospitalizations of older patients for adverse drug events from 2007 through 2009, a new analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/06/6.htm
6 Dec 2011
Study links increased e-cigarette use to increased smoking quit rates in U.S.
Researchers compared smoking cessation rates of survey respondents who reported smoking cigarettes in the 12 months before the survey. Each survey had between 20,000 and 40,000 respondents who smoked, with declining sample sizes over time, largely due to declining smoking prevalence.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/01/4.htm
1 Aug 2017
Calcium intake does not appear to decrease fracture risk in older patients
A new study indicates that calcium supplements with or without vitamin D do not protect older people in general from fractures, and an editorialist suggests that 700 to 800 mg of dietary calcium daily for adults is probably enough.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/06/1.htm
6 Oct 2015
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2020
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation of chronic fatigue syndrome
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated following a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. She has a several-year history of chronic disabling fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, muscle and joint pain, and headache. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management for this patient's symptoms?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/11/3.htm
11 Feb 2014
There's more to Medicare's Annual Wellness Visit
Clinicians and office staff can benefit from a refresher course about how to code claims correctly for prompt payment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/coding.htm
1 Nov 2014
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for primary hyperparathyroidism
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a recent diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism after an elevated serum calcium level was incidentally detected on laboratory testing. Medical history is significant only for hypertension, and his only medication is ramipril. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/14/3.htm
14 Feb 2017