Search results for "Genetics"
Compared to mustard plants, humans have yet to ‘ketchup’
New sights and sounds will greet visitors to the Herbert S. Waxman Clinical Skills Center.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/seven.htm
1 Apr 2008
Companies may bring genetic scans direct to consumers
The American consumer seems to be growing weary of TV ads for erectile dysfunction drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/genomics.htm
1 Feb 2008
False positives on syphilis test after COVID-19 vaccination
This column reviews details on recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/false-positives-on-syphilis-test-after-covid-19-vaccination.htm
1 Feb 2022
Managing Alzheimer's disease when options are limited
Primary care physicians can expect to diagnose an increasing number of patients with Alzheimer's disease as the U.S. population ages. While clinicians have been more successful in diagnosing the disease early, effective treatments or prevention options are more scarce.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/alzheimers.htm
1 Mar 2016
New category of OTC hearing aids; FMT and monkeypox
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/new-category-of-otc-hearing-aids-fmt-and-monkeypox.htm
1 Oct 2022
Undiagnosed diseases program tries to crack the tough cases
When a condition stumps the experts, the experts turn to a center of last resort, the federal Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the National Institutes of Health. Medical teams take a “big picture” view and a fresh eye to pick up on what may have been missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/mystery.htm
1 May 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of left knee pain
A 76-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of left knee pain of moderate intensity that worsens with ambulation. She reports minimal pain at rest and no nocturnal pain. There are no clicking or locking symptoms. She has tried naproxen and ibuprofen but developed dyspepsia; acetaminophen provides mild to moderate relief. The patient has hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and chronic stable angina. Medications are lisinopril, metoprolol, simvastatin, low-dose aspirin, and nitroglycerin as needed. Following a physical exam, lab results and radiograph, what is the next best step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/01/3.htm
1 Apr 2014
Resist the urge to overtreat bacteriuria
Antibiotics could be avoided more frequently even in patients who have significant bacteriuria if a physician takes the time to convey potential antibiotic risks.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/resist-the-urge-to-overtreat-bacteriuria.htm
1 Jul 2019
Warnings on fluoroquinolones, antipsychotics, becaplermin
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2008
Global health course featuring ACP leadership and policy in Italy this summer
ACP members are invited to participate in the European Genetics Foundation's summer course in Comparative Health: The Reforms of the Health Care Systems in a Globalized World, co-directed by ACP's associate executive vice president John Tooker, MACP, MBA, and featuring an array of international speakers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/28/8.htm
28 Jun 2011