Search results for "Vitamins"
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
Capital location inspires political theme for annual meeting
Washington, D.C., is lending not just a location but also a theme to many of the offerings at Internal Medicine 2008.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/fourteen.htm
1 Apr 2008
Clarification to a previous issue
In last week's ACP InternistWeekly, a story on thromboprophylaxis referred to vitamin K agonists instead of vitamin K antagonists.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/16/10.htm
16 Aug 2011
Early oral anticoagulation in afib may protect against dementia
Taking anticoagulant treatment at baseline was associated with a 29% lower risk of dementia than not receiving anticoagulant treatment and a 48% lower risk when analyzed on treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/31/1.htm
31 Oct 2017
MKSAP Quiz: managing hypertension in a pregnant patient
A 38-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit. She has a history of well-controlled hypertension and type 1 diabetes mellitus. She is at 16 weeks' gestation with her first pregnancy. Prior to conception she was taking lisinopril, which was discontinued in anticipation of the pregnancy, and labetalol was initiated. Other medications are insulin glargine, insulin lispro, and a prenatal vitamin. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate step in the management of this patient's hypertension?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/3.htm
14 Apr 2015
Meta-analysis compares treatments for stroke prevention in afib
Risk for stroke or systemic embolism was lower with apixaban (5 mg twice daily), dabigatran (150 mg twice daily), edoxaban (60 mg twice daily), and rivaroxaban (20 mg twice daily) than warfarin, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/1.htm
5 Dec 2017
Oral anticoagulants and antiplatelets compared for risk of recurrent VTE, major bleeds
All oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents reduced recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with placebo, with aspirin reducing risk the least and vitamin K antagonists reducing it the most, a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/09/10/5.htm
10 Sep 2013
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue, constipation, polyuria and hypertension
Rosiglitazone restricted to patients who can't take other drugs
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/28/3.htm
28 Sep 2010
Guidelines issued for preventing first strokes
MKSAP Quiz: Type 2 diabetes management
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/2.htm
14 Dec 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Transfer prevented by low food intake, new bruising, gross hematuria
A 70-year-old malnourished man with a 4-year history of Alzheimer dementia is admitted to the intensive care unit from the emergency department for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia and impending respiratory failure. He is inattentive and confused and has a weak productive cough. What is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/3.htm
2 Oct 2012