Search results for "Weight loss"
ACP's sleep apnea guideline recommends weight loss and CPAP as initial therapies
All overweight and obese patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should be encouraged to lose weight and use continuous positive-airway pressure (CPAP) or, if preferred, mandibular advancement devices, according to a new ACP guideline.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/09/24/1.htm
24 Sep 2013
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
Simple screening tool assesses frailty in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome
The highest category of scores for the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome was associated with increased comorbidity, longer lengths of stay, and fewer procedures and was independently associated with mortality, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/6.htm
19 Nov 2013
New cardio guidelines change statin use, CVD risk assessment
The American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) issued 4 new cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines last week on cholesterol treatment, cardiovascular risk assessment, lifestyle management and management of overweight and obesity.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/1.htm
19 Nov 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of fatigue, anorexia and weight loss
A 74-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of fatigue, anorexia, and a 6-kg (13.2-lb) weight loss. She was treated with chemotherapy for ovarian cancer 6 months ago. She also has hypertension managed with hydrochlorothiazide. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely cause of this patient's hyponatremia?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/26/3.htm
26 Nov 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of night sweats, weight loss, increasing cough
A 70-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-month history of night sweats, weight loss, and increasing cough. He is a retired miner, and his medical history is significant for a diagnosis of pulmonary silicosis made 15 years ago based on exposure history and characteristic chest radiographic findings. He is a lifelong nonsmoker. Following a physical exam and a chest radiograph that shows multiple small nodules that appear throughout all lung zones, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/10/3.htm
10 Dec 2013
ACP policy paper calls for tighter management of prescription drugs
The American College of Physicians recommended 10 clinical and administrative changes that will make it harder for prescription drugs, such as those prescribed for pain, sleep disorders and weight loss, to be abused or diverted for sale on the street.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/10/1.htm
10 Dec 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of left knee pain
A 76-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of left knee pain of moderate intensity that worsens with ambulation. She reports minimal pain at rest and no nocturnal pain. There are no clicking or locking symptoms. She has tried naproxen and ibuprofen but developed dyspepsia; acetaminophen provides mild to moderate relief. Following a physical exam, lab results and a radiograph, what is the next best step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/3.htm
17 Dec 2013
Long-term view for chronic pancreatitis
Unlike acute cases of pancreatitis, chronic cases present with varying degrees and types of pain, and without other clinical indicators such as calcification or damage to pancreatic ducts. It's best to refer to a gastroenterologist early to clarify the diagnosis, so the internist can better manage the patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/pancreatitis.htm
1 Jan 2014
Transparent charts and opening the problem list to patients
Doctors use the patient's medical chart as a notepad of sorts, to record clinical impressions and thinking. But the record's increasingly open nature requires physicians to reconsider how they document the patient's history and what they might be willing to share with the patient.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/presidents.htm
1 Jan 2014