Search results for "Veterans' health"
Parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism didn't affect kidney function in older patients
While parathyroidectomy was not associated with risk of estimated glomerular filtration rate decline in patients ages 60 years and older with primary hyperparathyroidism, there was reduced risk in younger patients, a retrospective study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/11/2.htm
11 Apr 2023
Aortic stenosis risk elevated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
Future studies are needed to confirm whether aortic stenosis may be an overlooked cardiovascular disease complication of rheumatoid arthritis, the authors of a cohort study said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/08/4.htm
8 Aug 2023
Study identifies factors behind guideline-discordant use of lung cancer screening
Interviews with 31 primary care physicians suggested that knowledge gaps about the life expectancy threshold at which lung cancer screening's value becomes limited may contribute to their decisions to recommend screening to patients who may not benefit.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/19/2.htm
19 Mar 2024
ACP commits to finding health care for unhoused people
Amid an increasing housing crisis, ACP developed a policy paper to address this population's health care needs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/acp-commits-to-finding-health-care-for-unhoused-people.htm
1 Apr 2024
Everyday symptoms could point to potential PTSD
A clinical practice guideline can help clinicians screen for, diagnose, and treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a related condition, acute stress disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/everyday-symptoms-could-point-to-potential-ptsd.htm
1 May 2024