Search results for "Lung cancer"
FDA updates boxed warnings for rosiglitazone, other drugs
The latest drug alerts and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2008
More recalls, information on impurity found in ARBs
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/more-recalls-information-on-impurity-found-in-arbs.htm
1 Jan 2019
Lung cancer risk model better predictor than smoking or family history
The Liverpool Lung Project risk model was a better predictor than smoking history or family history for determining whether to send a patient for computed tomography lung cancer screening, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/2.htm
21 Aug 2012
Warnings for varenicline, bupropion; pacemaker recalled
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts digested by ACP Internist from the Food and Drug Administration's alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2009
Target preop visits for efficiency, best outcomes
Internists can guide preoperative anticoagulation, ensure that patients are in optimal condition for procedures, and##mdash;perhaps most importantly##mdash;judiciously choose which tests to perform and which ones aren't needed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/preop.htm
1 Sep 2014
Oncologic ‘horrors' can beset hospitalized patients
Common crises that can happen during the management of oncology patients include increased intracranial pressure, metabolic problems, infections, and toxic side effects from drugs. Learn how to manage these conditions.Exercise capacity is the single most power predictor of cardiovascular events, whether or not symptoms are present.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/oncology.htm
1 Jun 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of progressive weakness
A 61-year-old man is evaluated in the office for a 6-month history of progressive weakness of the lower extremities. This week's MKSAP Quiz asks readers to determine the best diagnostic test for this patient.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/14/3.htm
14 Jun 2011
New drugs for diabetes, secondary prevention of CV events
This update covers approval of a new drug to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, along with diet and exercise, and of a drug to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular death, and need for revascularization in patients with a previous heart attack or peripheral artery disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2014
In the News
The latest news and clinical studies affecting internal medicine, from the files of ACP InternistWeekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/in-the-news.htm
1 Jun 2009
Montelukast examined for link to suicidal thoughts, actions
Warnings, recalls, label changes, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/eighteen.htm
1 May 2008