Search results for "Nutrition"
Swallowing gone wrong in EoE
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is uncommon but also underdiagnosed: Patients may not seek care for their symptoms, and physicians may not be aware of the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/swallowing-gone-wrong-in-eoe.htm
1 Sep 2023
Diagnose, address cognitive impairment in heart failure patients, society says
A new scientific statement from the Heart Failure Society of America advises clinicians to be alert to clues such as difficulty with money or running out of medicine, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/19/4.htm
19 Mar 2024
Take a team approach to coronary disease
A major update to a cardiology guideline puts team-based, patient-centered care at the forefront of management and highlights the role of healthy diet and exercise habits in reducing cardiovascular risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/take-a-team-approach-to-coronary-disease.htm
1 Feb 2024
Food insecurity associated with less weight loss, even with intense intervention
The findings of a recent randomized trial suggest that weight loss approaches need to address both obesity and food insecurity, both of which continue to increase in the U.S.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/09/2.htm
9 Mar 2021
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jan 2024
Food insecurity threatens public health in the U.S., ACP says
A College position paper makes recommendations for strengthening the nation's food insecurity response, while new research finds that social programs for housing, food, and transportation may help reduce inpatient admissions and ED visits in adult Medicaid patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/07/05/2.htm
5 Jul 2022
Salt tablets no salve for hyponatremia
At Kidney Week in fall 2023, an endocrinologist covered the latest in outpatient diagnosis and treatment of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD).
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/salt-tablets-no-salve-for-hyponatremia.htm
1 Feb 2024
Weight loss linked with heightened cancer risk
Individuals who lost more than 10% of their body weight within the past two years were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer in the 12 months after weight loss than those who didn't lose weight.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/30/2.htm
30 Jan 2024
Increasing nutrition education in medicine
Diet-related diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, comprise a large portion of primary care visits in the U.S.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/increasing-nutrition-education-in-medicine.htm
1 Jan 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for intestinal metaplasia
A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for intestinal metaplasia found on recent upper endoscopy to assess postprandial pain. No ulcers were visualized but generalized erythema and irregular mucosal pattern was noted. Following biopsy specimens, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/30/3.htm
30 Jan 2024