Search results for "Supplements"
Daily sunscreen appears better than beta-carotene for preventing skin aging
Daily sunscreen use prevents skin aging better than discretionary use or beta-carotene supplementation, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/04/2.htm
4 Jun 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of fatigue, weight loss
A 58-year old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of fatigue and weight loss. The patient has no significant medical history and takes no prescription medication, but she does take a daily over-the-counter multivitamin and a calcium supplement. She has a 50-pack-year smoking history. Following a physical exam, lab tests and chest radiograph, what is the most likely cause of her hypercalcemia?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/23/3.htm
23 Jul 2013
Diabetes debates defy easy resolution
An ever-changing knowledge base without clear consensus makes diabetes management especially challenging.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/09/diabetes.htm
1 Sep 2013
Vitamin D didn't increase BMD in healthy, nonelderly adults
Vitamin D supplementation doesn't improve bone mineral density (BMD) in healthy adults, a new systematic review and meta-analysis concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/2.htm
22 Oct 2013
New labeling on long-acting opioids, fluoroquinolones
This regulatory update covers a labeling change for all long-acting opioid analgesics, and another on fluoroquinolone drugs to better describe the serious side effect of peripheral neuropathy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2013
ACP services satisfy a broad array of internists' needs
The Chair of ACP's Board of Regents fills a guest spot, answering questions about how ACP's many products, programs and services add value to membership.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/presidents.htm
1 Nov 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 10-year history of hot flushes
A 61-year-old woman is evaluated for hot flushes, which have been persistent for the last 10 years. They occur at least 7 times per day, last for approximately 60 seconds, and are associated with severe sweating, palpitations, and occasional nausea. She is awakened several times per night. Following a review of medicines and herbal supplements, taking her medical history, and a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/05/3.htm
5 Nov 2013
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ing of over-the-counter, prescription and. dietary supplement products. This could. result in patients receiving drugs that were.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/acpi-201311-coding_t1.pdf
12 Dec 2013
Multivitamins ineffective, not justified, studies conclude
Most multivitamin supplements are ineffective and do not prevent chronic disease or death, and their use is not justified, concluded 3 studies and an editorial in the Dec. 16 Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/1.htm
17 Dec 2013
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation of chronic fatigue syndrome
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated following a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. She has a several-year history of chronic disabling fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, muscle and joint pain, and headache. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management for this patient's symptoms?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/11/3.htm
11 Feb 2014