Search results for "Smoking cessation"
Study finds mobile text message reminders may help reduce LDL cholesterol, heart disease risk factors
At 6 months, levels of LDL cholesterol (the primary end point) were modestly but significantly lower in intervention participants. The intervention group also saw reductions in systolic blood pressure and body mass index.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/29/5.htm
29 Sep 2015
More options available for psoriatic arthritis
Internists are the first doctors patients see for joint pain, which means they can make a big difference in preventing the progression of joint diseases such as psoriatic arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/more-options-available-for-psoriatic-arthritis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Warnings for varenicline, bupropion; pacemaker recalled
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2009
Clearing up confusion over Medicare coverage for vaccines
Medicare's vaccination payments covered in a variety of ways.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/nine.htm
1 Mar 2008
Asking right questions key to detecting abuse
Unexplained bruising or injuries are red flags for intimate partner violence, but less obvious signs might include chronic pain, depression or anxiety. Experts advise how to help victims at risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/abuse.htm
1 Mar 2009
Guideline offers recommendations to prevent acute COPD exacerbations
An evidence-based guideline from the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society offers recommendations on preventing exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/2.htm
14 Apr 2015
Internists can help with alcohol misuse
New legislation in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that insurance plans cover alcohol treatment as an essential health care benefit, prompting internists to integrate care for alcohol use disorders into their practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/alcohol.htm
1 Oct 2015
5 key takeaways from vaping crisis
The electronic cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) crisis has reached critical mass, sending thousands to the hospital and sometimes proving fatal.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/5-key-takeaways-from-vaping-crisis.htm
1 Mar 2020
Combining smoking cessation therapies improves abstinence rates
Varenicline in combination with nicotine replacement therapy was more effective than varenicline alone in helping smokers quit, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/2.htm
15 Jul 2014
Varenicline appears efficacious for smoking cessation in patients treated for current or past depression
Varenicline appeared to help patients with stably treated current or past depression stop smoking without increasing depression or anxiety, according to a new industry-funded study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/09/17/4.htm
17 Sep 2013