Search results for "Dementia"
Help from afar: telemedicine vs. telephone advice for stroke
Experts sparred over whether telephone advice or telemedicine is best during a session at February's International Stroke Conference 2009 in San Diego.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/telestroke.htm
1 Apr 2009
Learn the warning signs for elder abuse, neglect
Only two of every 10 cases of elder abuse in the U.S. are detected annually. Learn the warning signs that may be present during an office visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/learn-the-warning-signs-for-elder-abuse-neglect.htm
1 Jul 2018
Refine your referrals to physical rehab with thought, timeliness
Internists can vastly improve outcomes for patients by referring more patients to physical rehabilitation earlier, more often, and for more conditions than they might think.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/rehabilitation.htm
1 Apr 2014
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
Endo ‘08: new research ignites debate about best A1C goals
From diabetes and dyslipidemia to hormones and hirsutism, the Endocrine Society's 90th annual meeting in San Francisco last June was a wellspring of new information and fresh debate.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/endo.htm
1 Sep 2008
Finesse required to treat anxiety in the elderly
Elderly patients may have many concerns on their mind. Maintaining their independence and managing their finances are two. But when does worry become anxiety? And how can internists not only manage chronic diseases but also ensure that patients are able to care for themselves?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/elderly.htm
1 Jan 2013
Task force issues review, draft recommendations against hormone therapy for primary prevention
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has reviewed the latest evidence on using menopausal hormone therapy for primary prevention of chronic disease and has issued draft recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/4.htm
5 Jun 2012
Hypertension guidelines lead to vigorous debate
This issue includes stories centered on various aspects of hypertensions, as well as topics specific to mean's health, electronic health records and physical rehabilitation referrals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2014
Editor's Note
Readers will notice many changes in our January 2008 issue, which will relaunch as ACP Internist with a new look and expanded content. ACP Internist will feature the same high-caliber reporting that readers have come to expect from ACP Observer, with some notable additions and improvements.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/editor.htm
1 Jan 2008
More things you shouldn't do based on the lack of evidence
Unwarranted testing and use of resources make up the biggest chunk of unnecessary health care costs, estimated at between $250 and $325 billion per year, and include such items as folic acid tests for patients with altered mental status, creatine kinase muscle-brain testing, and 24-hour patient observation after switching from IV to oral antibiotics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/evidence.htm
1 May 2014