Search results for "Supplements"
ACCP recommends screening for lung cancer in high-risk patients
The American College of Chest Physicians recommends screening high-risk patients for lung cancer, according to an updated clinical practice guideline released last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/14/4.htm
14 May 2013
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
New report proposes solutions to drug shortages
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/new-report-proposes-solutions-to-drug-shortages.htm
1 Jan 2020
MKSAP Quiz: kidney stone prevention
Disclosing medical errors does not increase malpractice claims
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/17/3.htm
17 Aug 2010
Zolpidem dose for women lowered, diabetes drug approved
This regulatory update covers warnings to lower zolpidem doses in women and approvals for a new drug to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2013
High-dose vitamin D does not reduce COPD exacerbations, study finds
Supplementation with high doses of vitamin D did not reduce exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in most patients in a small new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/24/4.htm
24 Jan 2012
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
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up visit for dermatomyositis
Home BP monitoring significantly lowers pressure
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/07/3.htm
7 Dec 2010
ACP Highlights
A look at ACP Journal Club Plus, an electronic digest of customizable alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/ten.htm
1 May 2008
MKSAP Quiz: pain, urinary frequency and dysuria
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 52-year-old man with a 3-month history of perineal and suprapubic pain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/08/3.htm
8 Nov 2011