Search results for "Smoking cessation"
Who needs a screening pelvic exam anyway?
Incongruous reviews, recommendations, and guidelines about the necessity of an annual pelvic screening have led internists to have discussions with female patients about their preferences.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/who-needs-a-screening-pelvic-exam-anyway.htm
1 Sep 2017
Bupropion combined with weight-focused counseling helps women quit
Don't use Rotarix vaccine, FDA warnsHigh dose of simvastatin poses muscle injury risk
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/6.htm
30 Mar 2010
AHA scientific statement targets atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
The American Heart Association recently issued a statement on secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in the elderly.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/05/6.htm
5 Nov 2013
Make path to health one of least resistance
Behavioral economics explains why patients sacrifice their long-term health for short term rewards, and suggests ways that internists can easily convince them to change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/one.htm
1 May 2008
ALA recommends low-dose CT screening for current, former smokers with at least 30 pack-years, ages 55 to 74
Low-dose screening with computed tomography (CT) should be recommended for people who meet National Lung Screening Trial criteria: current or former smokers age 55 to 74 years with a smoking history of at least 30 pack-years and no history of lung cancer, according to a guidance statement released last week by the American Lung Association (ALA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/01/4.htm
1 May 2012
Genes have influence over whether you smoke, quit or die
Genes dictate which patients smoke, quit and die from the habit. Genomics can provide small victories that will make a difference in many lives.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/genomics.htm
1 Oct 2008
Smoking cessation rates no higher when bupropion added to varenicline treatment
Combined treatment with varenicline and bupropion sustained-release (SR) was negligibly more effective than varenicline alone in helping smokers quit, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/1.htm
14 Jan 2014
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
The June issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The June issue of ACP Internist is now online, featuring highlights of coverage from Internal Medicine 2014, including the following.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/8.htm
3 Jun 2014
ACP joins Million Hearts Campaign
ACP has joined the Million Hearts Campaign, an initiative that aims to prevent a million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/11.htm
5 Jun 2012