Search results for "Cholesterol"
Calculate ‘sum of the parts' to pinpoint CV risk in women
Women face a steep increase in cardiovascular risk after menopause, requiring internists to incorporate composite indicators into the annual exam at midlife.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/calculate-sum-of-the-parts-to-pinpoint-cv-risk-in-women.htm
1 Jan 2018
No interventions proven to prevent late-life dementia, systematic reviews find
The reviews examined physical activity, prescription medications, cognitive training, and over-the-counter vitamins and supplements.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/19/1.htm
19 Dec 2017
Stopping preventive aspirin associated with 37% increased risk of cardiovascular events
Patients who continued aspirin had a 4.1% yearly incidence of cardiovascular events, compared to 5.4% among those who stopped taking the drug, while the risk of discontinuation corresponded to one additional cardiovascular event for every 74 patients who stopped taking aspirin in a year.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/03/4.htm
3 Oct 2017
Gastric bypass benefits persist over long-term follow-up, study finds
The authors said their study shows long-term durability of weight loss after bariatric surgery with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, as well as related improvements in type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and lipid levels.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/26/1.htm
26 Sep 2017
ACC updates decision pathway on nonstatin drugs in ASCVD
Experts considered evidence from the FOURIER trial and the SPIRE-1 and SPIRE-2 trials, as well as evidence on addition of ezetimibe to statin therapy after acute coronary syndrome.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/12/1.htm
12 Sep 2017
MKSAP quiz: Evaluation for amenorrhea of 4 months' duration
A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for amenorrhea of 4 months' duration. She has had weight gain, facial hair, alopecia, and debilitating fatigue. She seems to be gaining weight in her face, abdomen, and neck. She also bruises easily. Her only medication is clobetasol for psoriasis. After physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/12/3.htm
12 Sep 2017
Readers weigh in on bedside skills, health care costs
Readers weigh in on the physician-patient relationship and difficulties of health insurance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/readers-weigh-in-on-bedside-skills-health-care-costs.htm
1 Sep 2017
Continuing statins after adverse event associated with reduced risk for death
The study's findings may help physicians engage in a balanced discussion with patients about the benefits and risks of continuing statin therapy after an adverse reaction.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/25/1.htm
25 Jul 2017
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up evaluation for colon cancer
A 58-year-old man undergoes follow-up evaluation for cancer of the ascending colon diagnosed 3 weeks ago. Right hemicolectomy was performed. The pathology report showed a 4-cm primary adenocarcinoma with clear margins at resection, full-thickness penetration through the colonic wall into pericolonic fat, and 4/21 lymph nodes involved (stage III). Examination of the abdomen shows well-healed surgical scars but is otherwise normal. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/11/3.htm
11 Jul 2017
Shingles may increase risk of heart attack, stroke
Physicians should inform patients of the risk, as risks of both stroke and heart attack were highest the first year after the onset of shingles and decreased with time.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/11/1.htm
11 Jul 2017