Search results for "Weight loss"
New drugs approved for hypertension, lupus and COPD
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/fda.htm
1 May 2011
Choice of third oral diabetes drug can depend on each patient's needs
There is no clear choice for a third oral agent for controlling A1c levels above 7% following metformin and a sulfonylurea, researchers concluded from a meta-analysis of type 2 diabetics, so the best choice depends on the patient's need.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/17/1.htm
17 May 2011
Experts offer advice on oral drugs, insulin for diabetes
Any type 2 diabetic is eventually going to need oral medications, and some on oral medications may eventually progress to needing insulin. The regimens are complex and vary from patient to patient. Learn how to individually tailor such decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/diabetes.htm
1 Jun 2011
Well visits not just for kids anymore
Medicare now reimburses for annual physical exams, so prepare your office, your patients and yourself for the best way to accommodate this into your practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/wellness.htm
1 Jun 2011
Tread lightly: Discussing obesity difficult for internists
Internists are increasingly viewed as the first in line to tell patients that they are obese.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/obesity.htm
1 Jul 2011
Warfarin recalled, type 2 diabetes drug approved
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2011
Priming to diagnose an atypical case, avoid representativeness
A patient's deteriorating mental health status points to an underlying cause. But it takes “priming” for an endocrinologist to look for the right diagnosis despite the lack of a prototype case.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/mindful.htm
1 Jul 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of GI bloating and discomfort
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 64-year-old man with a 3-month history of gastrointestinal bloating and mid-epigastric discomfort.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/02/3.htm
2 Aug 2011
Practical strategies should guide doctors' talks about weight
A new scientific statement offers advice on communicating evidence-based strategies about weight loss to overweight and obese patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/16/2.htm
16 Aug 2011
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond about bedside vs. scanning and how to take blood pressure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/letters.htm
1 Sep 2011