Search results for "Supplements"
New drugs approved for type 2 diabetes and COPD
This regulatory update covers dapaglifozin (Farxiga) a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor, to treat diabetes, and umeclidinium and vilanterol inhalation (Anoro Ellipta) for maintenance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2014
Debate ignites over safety of e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes can open doors into the subject of quitting tobacco use. Although the devices lack any hard data to support their use, they can offer doctors a chance to explore with patients other options for smoking cessation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/e-cigarettes.htm
1 Mar 2014
Vitamin D supplementation is not associated with a decreased risk of falls, meta-analysis finds
Vitamin D supplementation with or without calcium does not reduce falls by a significant amount, according to a new meta-analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/29/2.htm
29 Apr 2014
Age, bone mineral density may predict 5-year fracture risk after stopping bisphosphonate
When postmenopausal women stop bisphosphonate therapy, their age and hip bone mineral density (BMD) can help predict the likelihood of fractures over the next 5 years, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/6.htm
13 May 2014
Pearls help diagnose, manage drug-resistant hypertension
A few diagnostic pearls can help internists suss out when a patient truly has drug-resistant hypertension and what to do about those cases.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/hypertension.htm
1 Jun 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
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation associated with hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women who take calcium and vitamin D supplements may be at higher risk for hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/24/4.htm
24 Jun 2014
HIV prophylaxis means discussing sex, drugs with patients
Guidelines for a new HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) regimen offer a new way to combat the disease, but internists will have to gently explore this option with their patients. Learn who's at risk and how to have sometimes delicate conversations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/HIV.htm
1 Sep 2014
Register now for ACP's free online webinars on leadership
As a supplement to the ACP Leadership Academy, ACP is now offering a series of free online webinars on leadership topics relevant to internal medicine. These webinars provide both an educational experience and a discussion forum so participants can learn, pose questions, and share ideas with leaders in the internal medicine field.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/07/9.htm
7 Oct 2014
Tinnitus guideline covers diagnosis, treatment
A clinical guideline on diagnosing and treating tinnitus was released last week by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/07/2.htm
7 Oct 2014