Search results for "Vitamins"
Sorting out the worst offenders among herbal supplements
Post-stroke care often fragments after patients leave the hospital. Patients being treated by specialists should keep the primary care physician at the center of their follow-up regimen.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/supplements.htm
1 Oct 2009
MKSAP Quiz: Multiple sclerosis in the setting of pregnancy
A 29-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine follow-up examination of multiple sclerosis, which was diagnosed 3 years ago. The patient says she wishes to discontinue her oral contraceptive and attempt to become pregnant. She has no other personal or family medical history of note. Medications are fingolimod, vitamin D, and an oral contraceptive. Besides discontinuing the oral contraceptive, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/13/3.htm
13 Feb 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for deep venous thrombosis
A 42-year-old man arrives for three-month follow-up of a proximal right leg DVT after right tibia fracture. Thrombophilia evaluation was done, although not recommended by guidelines, and found an elevated plasma homocysteine level; genetic testing then found homozygosity for the C677T methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphism. His only medication is warfarin. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/17/3.htm
17 Jul 2018
Unmask malnutrition with careful questions
Increasing awareness of the harmful effects of under- and overnutrition can in turn increase nutritional assessments in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/nutrition.htm
1 Apr 2015
First COVID-19 vaccine receives interim recommendation, hydroxychloroquine ineffective for prophylaxis, and more
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the first mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, and the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices made an interim recommendation for its use in those ages 16 years and older. Other research looked at postexposure prophylaxis, household SARS-CoV-2 transmission, and persistent COVID-19 symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/15/1.htm
15 Dec 2020
Do placebos have a place in clinical practice?
Placebo use is common in internal medicine. But is it ethical? Experts examine the disconnect between the standards of medicine, and how it's actually practiced in the office.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/placebo.htm
1 Apr 2009
No interventions proven to prevent late-life dementia, systematic reviews find
The reviews examined physical activity, prescription medications, cognitive training, and over-the-counter vitamins and supplements.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/19/1.htm
19 Dec 2017
New report proposes solutions to drug shortages
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/new-report-proposes-solutions-to-drug-shortages.htm
1 Jan 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of a pregnant patient after a motor vehicle accident
A 25-year-old pregnant woman is evaluated in the emergency department for chest pain after a belted motor vehicle accident. Laboratory studies are significant for a low serum sodium level. What is the most likely cause?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/06/3.htm
6 Aug 2019
Boxed warning for metoclopramide, alert for zonisamide
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2009