Search results for "Wound Care"
Guidance offered for treating patients exposed to xylazine
The animal sedative is now commonly found in illegally manufactured fentanyl and may pose even greater risks than that drug, according to authors of a recent review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/10/1.htm
10 Oct 2023
Details on COVID-19 treatments authorized for outpatients
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/details-on-covid-19-treatments-authorized-for-outpatients.htm
1 Mar 2022
Treating skin ulcers in the office
In addition to five principles of wound care, an expert addresses pearls that can aid with all types of skin healing and antimicrobial efforts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/treating-skin-ulcers-in-the-office.htm
1 Jun 2020
Following up on breast density
This issue also covers vaccination practices and resources for managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/following-up-on-breast-density.htm
1 Jun 2020
Planned safe injection site aims to curb overdose deaths
Founders of a new nonprofit in Philadelphia are attempting to open the nation's first legal overdose prevention site.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/planned-safe-injection-site-aims-to-curb-overdose-deaths.htm
1 Jan 2020
Boxed warning removed from asthma drugs
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/boxed-warning-removed-from-asthma-drugs.htm
1 Mar 2018
Obituaries
ACP recognizes former College officials who have passed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/obituaries.htm
1 Mar 2018
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for a laceration on the leg
An 80-year-old woman is evaluated for a laceration on her leg. On the previous day, she hit the corner of her bed, tearing the skin. She would like recommendations regarding wound care. Medical history is remarkable for polymyalgia rheumatica for which she takes prednisone daily. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/30/3.htm
30 Jun 2015
Lower-extremity revascularization appears to yield poor functional outcomes in nursing home residents
Most nursing home residents who undergo lower-extremity revascularization are unlikely to benefit from it, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/4.htm
14 Apr 2015
Diabetic foot care begins with bare feet
Internists can head up a care team that intervenes early and often in preventing the ulcerations, pressure points and neuropathies that can progress to infection and possibly amputation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/diabetes.htm
1 Oct 2013