Search results for "Dizziness"
Concussions cause cognitive concerns
Traumatic brain injury accounts for three million ED visits a year and at least another three to six million visits for outpatient medical care several days after the injury, without an ED visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/concussions-cause-cognitive-concerns.htm
1 Feb 2019
CDC reports on safety after month of COVID-19 vaccines, ACIP updates vaccine schedule
The 2021 schedule from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) includes interim recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination, as well as updates for vaccines against influenza, hepatitis A, and others.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/23/3.htm
23 Feb 2021
Evidence-based tips for common illnesses
Much of the time physicians spend on patients' paperwork is uncompensated, but insurers usually will reimburse physicians for filling out forms, such as home health plans and copying medical records, that require a significant investment of time.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/tips.htm
1 Jul 2008
Latest COVID-19 studies identify predictors of poor outcomes, neurologic manifestations
Data from China provide new insights into disease characteristics, experts offer advice on caring for isolated older adults, and ACP and others release guidance on easing social distancing and other restrictions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/21/1.htm
21 Apr 2020
Palliative care's place outside cancer
Integrated palliative care is important in offering comfort measures to patients with conditions that are expected to shorten their life spans.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/palliative-cares-place-outside-cancer.htm
1 Jun 2019
Little evidence that gabapentinoids work for low back pain
Gabapentin showed minimal improvement of pain compared with placebo, while pregabalin was not as effective compared to other types of analgesic medication, the study showed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/22/2.htm
22 Aug 2017
Over-the-counter test for flu, COVID-19 authorized
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/over-the-counter-test-for-flu-covid-19-authorized.htm
1 Apr 2023
Isradipine did not slow Parkinson's disease progression in randomized trial
The researchers suggested that the studied dose might have been too low to be effective, while an accompanying editorial called for caution as research in this area moves forward.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/31/5.htm
31 Mar 2020
Collaboration with heart failure patients key
Comanaging cardiology patients after heart failure requires small adjustments, following recent guidelines, and patient involvement in decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/collaboration-with-heart-failure-patients-key.htm
1 Jul 2021
One-minute vs. three-minute assessment of orthostatic hypotension after standing may better predict adverse events, study suggests
Orthostatic hypotension was measured five times at 25-second intervals and was defined as a decrease in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mm Hg or a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mm Hg from supine to standing position.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/01/5.htm
1 Aug 2017