Search results for "Weight Loss"
Cardiology societies update guideline on management of chronic coronary disease
The guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology emphasizes coordinating care between cardiovascular and primary care professionals and prioritizing symptom relief and quality of life, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/01/2.htm
1 Aug 2023
Getting to know GLP-1 receptor agonists
Choosing among glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists depends on many factors, such as the desired outcome and individual risks among patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/getting-to-know-glp-1-receptor-agonists.htm
1 Mar 2023
Weight loss, improvement in comorbid conditions after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy appear to decline with time, study finds
In patients who underwent bariatric surgery with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, the percentage of excess weight loss decreased over time, as did remission rates for type 2 diabetes, although these variables did improve in the short term.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/11/2.htm
11 Aug 2015
HIV prophylaxis and new weight loss drug approved
This regulatory update covers label changes for dalfampridine and approvals for the first generic versions of montelukast sodium for asthma.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2012
Weight loss program may improve HbA1c more than typical diabetes nutrition counseling, study finds
The study, funded by a grant from Weight Watchers International, randomly assigned adults with type 2 diabetes to the weight loss program plus diabetes education or diabetes-specific nutritional counseling plus written follow-up.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/08/1.htm
8 Nov 2016
Smartphone app does not appear to help with weight loss, study finds
A free smartphone app for weight loss did not appear to be effective in primary care, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/18/4.htm
18 Nov 2014
Improving celiac disease diagnosis
Celiac disease should be part of the differential diagnosis for several classic clinical presentations, but atypical symptoms, including constipation, can cause doctors to overlook some patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/improving-celiac-disease-diagnosis.htm
1 Feb 2023
Is mastering coding worth the time?
While Medicare has added new codes to increase the reimbursement available to primary care practices, they can be difficult to implement and may not align with the integrated flow of a visit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/is-mastering-coding-worth-the-time.htm
1 Oct 2022
Create a video on weight loss tips
ACP and Discovery Channel are sponsoring a contest for physicians to submit brief videos on successful strategies for helping patients lose weight. Three finalists will win a free trip to Internal Medicine 2012.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/14/9.htm
14 Feb 2012
In-person and remote programs lead to weight loss in primary care
More than a third of obese patients successfully achieved significant weight loss in two different two-year programs led by primary care physicians and funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/22/5.htm
22 Nov 2011