Search results for "Supplements"
ACP, partner organizations release new ‘Women in Medicine’ supplement
The supplement is a multispecialty collection of articles based on the work of the Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership program, founded by ACP and five other medical associations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/21/6.htm
21 Sep 2021
Buprenorphine, cannabis, and other periop challenges
An expert at a recent hospital medicine conference reviewed the latest on perioperative management of medications.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/buprenorphine-cannabis-and-other-periop-challenges.htm
1 Jan 2024
Calcium, vitamin D may affect long-term health in postmenopausal women
A post hoc analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that those who took calcium and vitamin D supplements had a lower risk for death from cancer and a higher risk for death from cardiovascular disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/12/1.htm
12 Mar 2024
Take a team approach to coronary disease
A major update to a cardiology guideline puts team-based, patient-centered care at the forefront of management and highlights the role of healthy diet and exercise habits in reducing cardiovascular risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/take-a-team-approach-to-coronary-disease.htm
1 Feb 2024
Little evidence supports nutritional supplements for protection against cardiovascular disease, death
A large review found some evidence of benefit from reduced salt intake and polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption, but most of the studied vitamins, supplements, and dietary strategies did not have evidence support.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/09/1.htm
9 Jul 2019
Sorting out the worst offenders among herbal supplements
Post-stroke care often fragments after patients leave the hospital. Patients being treated by specialists should keep the primary care physician at the center of their follow-up regimen.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/supplements.htm
1 Oct 2009
Cardiology societies update guideline on management of chronic coronary disease
The guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology emphasizes coordinating care between cardiovascular and primary care professionals and prioritizing symptom relief and quality of life, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/01/2.htm
1 Aug 2023
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Nov 2021
Calcium supplements may increase cardiovascular risk
Calcium supplements may increase cardiovascular riskIndustry trial registrations indicate positive publication bias
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/1.htm
3 Aug 2010
Cardiovascular effects of vitamin D supplementation still uncertain, trial finds
Older adults who were randomized to vitamin D supplementation had a slightly lower rate of cardiovascular events, particularly myocardial infarction, but the overall difference from placebo was not significant, an Australian trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/04/4.htm
4 Jul 2023