Search results for "Asthma"
Food allergies are a tough nut to crack
As public awareness of food allergies increases, identification and management into adulthood can be difficult to sort out, carrying the risk of misdiagnosis, according to specialists who are trying to improve physician education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/allergies.htm
1 May 2011
MKSAP Quiz: pruritic hives for 12 weeks
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 60-year-old woman with a 12-week history of pruritic hives.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/31/3.htm
31 Jan 2012
Intertwining patients in their care management
Patient autonomy is the key to an app that puts patients in control of meeting their goals to reduce high blood pressure.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/twine.htm
1 Mar 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of nonproductive cough
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-month history of nonproductive cough. She has no history of recurrent upper respiratory tract infections and has never smoked cigarettes. She has no fever, dyspnea on exertion, hemoptysis, heartburn, or wheezing. Following a history, physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/3.htm
20 May 2014
Guideline updates recommendations to manage adult rhinosinusitis
A new guideline updated recommendations to improve diagnosis, testing, and treatment of adult acute rhinosinusitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/07/2.htm
7 Apr 2015
Wearable tech shows promise in clinical care
Smart watches and fitness trackers could offer a remote connection to patients, as well as a way of tracking their progress on meeting health goals. But their application depends on the patient and the physician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/technology.htm
1 Nov 2015
New surveillance system aims to improve safe use of medicines and vaccines in pregnancy
Medicare payment cut goes into effect
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/7.htm
2 Mar 2010
Warning on IBS drug for patients without gallbladders
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/fda.htm
1 May 2017
Recalls expanded on defibrillators, infusion pumps
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2010
Managing medication adherence
That most nonadherent patients are willfully rejecting doctors' orders might seem shocking. But physicians have to accept it in order to encourage patients to accept their advice. Digital health tools may offer potential aids in solving matters of adherence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/adherence.htm
1 Mar 2017