Search results for "Procedures"
Mammography a viable option for healthy women as they age
Function, not age, determines whether a woman will benefit from mammography.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/mamoption.htm
1 Jan 2009
Heart failure, statins take center stage at AHA conference
Heart failure, headphones, statins and self-care were just some of the research topics presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions conference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/aha-wrap.htm
1 Feb 2009
In the News
Cardiology criteria, ICD benefit in the elderly, and other recent news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/in-the-news.htm
1 Feb 2009
Follow the changes to Medicare coding edits for early 2009
CMS will publish some previously unreleased medically unlikely edits, which had made it nearly impossible for physicians to know whether the billed number of services resulted in denied charges without a specific reason.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/coding.htm
1 Feb 2009
Asking right questions key to detecting abuse
Unexplained bruising or injuries are red flags for intimate partner violence, but less obvious signs might include chronic pain, depression or anxiety. Experts advise how to help victims at risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/abuse.htm
1 Mar 2009
Peanut butter recall issued, reminder for topical anesthetics
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2009
Guidelines on chest pain therapy; antidepressants ranked
Joint criteria offer a practical tool to help physicians choose between therapy and intervention for chest pain, and other news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/news.htm
1 Mar 2009
Meetings offer doctors personal, professional enrichment
ACP provides internists with a wealth of learning opportunities at Internal Medicine 2009.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2009
MKSAP Quiz: Cardioversion to restore normal sinus rhythm?
A 71-year-old man presents for a routine visit. He has a history of hypertension and atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/mksap.htm
1 Apr 2009
PQRI improvements based on physician feedback, says CMS
Medicare's pay-for-reporting program, the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative provides more and different options for physicians to report on quality measures, and staying current on the rules and requirements can be a challenge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/coding.htm
1 Apr 2009