Search results for "Migraines"
New grass allergy treatment, opioid overdose solution
This update covers approval of an allergen extract to treat allergic rhinitis induced by grass pollen and of a handheld injector of naloxone for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2014
Imaging, specialists overused and counseling underused for headaches
Contrary to guidelines, the use of advanced imaging and specialty referrals for headache diagnosis treatment has increased in recent years, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/13/4.htm
13 Jan 2015
Internists likely to see unprovoked first seizure
It's common for internists to see and receive referrals back for unprovoked first seizures, leading to considerations of treatment versus waiting.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/seizures.htm
1 Sep 2015
Crossed Words: Holiday surprise
ACP Internist's puzzle feature challenges readers to find clues placed horizontally in rows to reveal an answer written vertically.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/puzzle.htm
1 Nov 2013
AHA/ASA releases updated guidelines for primary prevention of stroke
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association last week released updated guidelines on the primary prevention of stroke that included new recommendations on the use of statins, blood pressure management, and risk stratification for atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/04/4.htm
4 Nov 2014
First device approved to treat congenital heart disease
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/first-device-approved-to-treat-congenital-heart-disease.htm
1 May 2021
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
Combination hormones for menopause don't reduce CHD risk
Combination hormones for menopause don't reduce CHD riskCVD risk higher in patients with migraines, study finds
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/1.htm
16 Feb 2010
A woman with severe vertigo with nausea, vomiting, tinnitus
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated for occasional episodes of severe vertigo with nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and a feeling of ear fullness.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2009
Large valsartan recall, new warnings for fluoroquinolones
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/large-valsartan-recall-new-warnings-for-fluoroquinolones.htm
1 Sep 2018