Search results for "Diabetes"
Temporary weight management programs may have long-term cardiometabolic benefits
Trial participants who completed behavioral weight management programs had long-term reductions in systolic blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and HbA1c level relative to comparators, but weight regain reduced these differences over time, a systematic review and meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/04/2.htm
4 Apr 2023
Early Bird rates extended for ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2022
The new registration deadline to receive the discounted rate is Feb. 28.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/08/5.htm
8 Feb 2022
Register for ACP's new one-day virtual diabetes course
Internists who attend “Diabetes for the Internist: ACP Virtual Live” will learn the latest information on caring for patients with diabetes, gain CME/MOC, and have their clinical questions answered by experts in the field.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/5.htm
18 May 2021
Certain factors associated with higher mortality risk in invasive group B strep infection
In a study of patients with invasive group B Streptococcus infections, all-cause 30-day mortality was highest for those with peritonitis and pneumonia or empyema and lowest among those with osteomyelitis or joint infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/07/4.htm
7 Jan 2020
Experts agree on principles of diabetes care
Learn 10 guiding principles for the care of people with or at risk for diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/diabetesqa.htm
1 Feb 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Routine follow-up appointment with schizophrenia
A 56-year-old man is evaluated during a routine follow-up appointment. He has schizophrenia treated with olanzapine. Currently, the patient experiences no hallucinations or delusions. He is otherwise healthy. Following a physical exam, what should also be monitored in this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/26/3.htm
26 Oct 2021
New cardiovascular indication approved for diabetes drug
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-cardiovascular-indication-approved-for-diabetes-drug.htm
1 Apr 2022
Watch out for NAFLD, treat ASAP
While nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis are dynamic processes that can progress and regress, lifestyle modification, including diet, is a must for all patients, wherever they are in their disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/watch-out-for-nafld-treat-asap.htm
1 Apr 2021
Diabetes meeting features research on prevention, drug effects, complications
CHICAGO—Long-term effects of lifestyle modification and hospitalization rates for complications of diabetes and diabetes treatment were among the research findings presented at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/02/1.htm
2 Jul 2013
AHA scientific statement looks at preventing, managing falls
Physicians should ask patients and relatives about previous falls, review use of medications and alcohol, and conduct a basic physical assessment, among other recommendations, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/31/5.htm
31 May 2022